How 2 CharcuterieTM
You can get all your charcuterie board essentials in
one trip to the deli counter.
You don’t have to settle for a charcuterie board that comes pre-packaged on a plastic platter. It’s easier than you might expect to create your own, choosing the exact collection of meats, cheeses and accompaniments that suit your tastes and the occasion for which it’s being served.
You can pair the buttery sweet taste of Boar’s Head Prosciutto di Parma with the irresistibly spicy Hot Uncured Capocollo or build a board around your favorite cheese, whether that’s this delightfully creamy Havarti or a more mild and mellow Swiss. Just remember that there’s nowhere for mediocre ingredients to hide on a charcuterie board, so only use high quality cuts with no GMOs or artificial ingredients added. The simplest way to do that is always ordering Boar’s Head, a deli staple that hasn’t compromised its quality in more than a century of doing business.
Need more inspiration? We asked some of our favorite deli experts for advice on how they make their charcuterie board stand out.
You Don’t Need a Fancy Board
“If you don’t have a large wooden board, cover a serving tray or cookie sheet with a piece of butcher paper or parchment paper. You can also go for a rustic look of placing parchment or paper directly on a counter, island or small table and start arranging there for guests to graze on.”
- Lisa Childs, content creator, food blogger and cookbook author.
Overload the Senses
“Provide plenty of hard, soft and creamy cheese options. Add crunchy ingredients like toast or nuts as well as creamy dips and spreads. Make your board beautiful by choosing ingredients of a wide variety of colors and by finishing your board with lots of fresh herbs.”
- Ashley Boyd,
food blogger and recipe developer
Don’t Be Afraid of a Little Sweetness
“You can level up your charcuterie board by adding sweet accompaniments like honey, fresh fruit and berries, and even chunks of dark chocolate. I love to add dried fruits like figs, cherries, and cranberries, as well as some fun dip options like honey mustard or pesto.”
- Candice Walker, food content
creator at ProportionalPlate.com
Accommodate All Your Guests
“I always like to include some fruit, veggies and spreads to give an assortment of options on the board in case anyone is low-carb, gluten-free or dairy-free. For these add-ons, I like to make sure the flavors are complementary to the meats and cheeses central to the board.”
- Ramona Cruz-Peters,
bestselling cookbook author
For more creative meal prep and recipe ideas, visit boarshead.com