How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board (video!)
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What is a charcuterie board? This Epic Charcuterie Board is filled with cured meats, cheeses, veggies, nuts, olives, dried fruits, crackers, and more!
Friends, everyone asks, what is a charcutier board? Whether for dinner for the family, or an appetizer for a party, we are all about “charcuteries” here on RE! Here are a ton of ideas to inspire you to dive in and make your own charcuterie. Visit my The Big Board page for lots of recipes!
Also, GREAT NEWS: I will be selling my own line of boards very soon, starting with 2 sizes!
- With a lip
- Food safe
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How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board
Essentially, charcuterie means cured meats (or the process of curing).
This post is all about how to make a charcuterie, with a video included! First off, there are no hard rules for making a charcuterie. Make it your own, change it up, think outside the box! That is what makes charcuteries so interesting and fun, they are always different.
For the BIG BOARD … read below for all the details. And you may want to try this Epic Baked Potato Dinner Board, or this Easy Taco Recipe Dinner Board, or EPIC Chili Dinner Board for Game Day!
What goes on a Charcuterie Board?
But first, we hosted several parties over the holidays, and today I’m showing you How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board! (A smaller version, visit my Meat, Cheese and Olive Charcuterie Board recipe.)
These foods typically go on a charcuterie board:
- Cured meats
- Cheese
- Olives
- Nuts
- Dried Fruit
- Crackers or baguette bread
- Jelly or jam
Best Charcuterie Boards to buy
Go to this page to find the Best Charcuterie Boards to Buy! Some of the boards have a lip, some do not. Some are round, epic, and rectangular.
How to arrange a charcuterie board
- Set on it with 3-4 small bowls of olive oil; add the dipping spices!
- Fill in the spaces with meats, cheeses, vegetables, crackers, figs, olives, and nuts.
- Don’t forget the diffent flavors of bruschetta.
- Baguette slices and crostini crackers!
Christmas was magical for our family. First of all, the best gift is being together.
The next best gift is making new memories. And sometimes throwing in a tradition or two.
One thing we did the week of Christmas was take the kids to see the movie, Wonder. It’s a must-see movie for everyone, all ages!
We went to church and loved the message that our Pastor Pete gave. I took away this beautiful quote from CK Chesterton:
“Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” ― G.K. Chesterton
Then after much delicious foods and movies and naps …
Laughter, gifts, and family walks.
We enjoyed the quiet and beauty of snow, ending with a gorgeous sunset.
For New Year’s, this Epic Charcuterie Board will mean you are making the best appetizer for your guests or party this year!
Cheers!
More recipes:
Kid Friendly Charcuterie [Love from the Oven], Seafood Entertaining Charcuterie [RE], Tortellini Sausge Skewer Appetizer [RE]. Also my popular Chocolate Cheese Board. Grab all of my THE BIG BOARD ideas!
How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board
Ingredients
- 1 jar Italian Olive Bruschetta
- 1 jar Italian Roasted Pepper Bruschett
- 1 jar Italian Garden Vegetable Bruschetta
- Red Wine Salami, sliced
- Black Pepper Dry Cured Sausage, sliced
- Italian Herb Dry Cured Sausage, sliced
- Sweet Casalingo Dry Cured Sausage, sliced
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Soft cheese
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for dipping
- Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Seasoning Spices
- Garlic Pepper & Tomato Seasoning Spices
- Crostini Original (bread or crackers)
- Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Seasoning Spices
- Rosemary & Garlic Seasoning Spices
- Baguette Bread
- Veggies and miscellaneous crackers
- Figs, sliced
- Almonds
- Olives
Instructions
- Prepare board with parchment paper if not food safe. You can also use beeswax and mineral oil to season the board.
- Slice meats, and place on the board with cheeses.
- Wash and dry fruits and vegetables; thinly slice.
- Place small bowls on your board and fill with olives, nuts and bruschetta (or any other favorite dips).
- Lay down 3-4 flatter small dishes and fill with olive oil; sprinkle with DeLallo Foods dipping spices.
- Place meats, cheeses, sliced baguette and crackers around the board.
- Lay fruits and vegetables around the board.
- Fill in blank spots with salami pieces folded in quarters.
Video
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58 Comments on “How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board (video!)”
This is such an amazing combo!! Would love to try it!
This looks BEAUTIFUL! Charcuterie Boards are one of my favorite appetizers! So easy and always a big hit!
Oh my gosh what great tips! This looks amazing!!!
I LOVE charcuterie boards — they’re the perfect appetizer for any gathering. And I’m dying over that board. Hope I stumble across one some day!
Wow! This board is epic indeed! I make a lot of cheese boards year round. I’m going to use some of your suggestions and add a bit of meat on my next one. Thanks for the pretty inspiration!
I just got 3 of those gorgeous boards last week! So excited to use it. One is for my daughter and one for my daughter in law…..also we are thinking of epoxying them to protect the boards.
How many people does this size of board usually serve?? Going out of town this upcoming weekend and considering using this sane board
Really depends … 12-24? Depends if snacking on it or if dinner!
Thank you Sandy, I was thinking about lightly sanding it down. Did you sand your board down? I’m assuming your board didn’t absorb the mineral oil and bees wax being we have the exact same board. I don’t want to make anyone ill and can’t find anything on line about the finish that is not food safe and how to correct that.
Sandy , you’re just the girl I need to chat with. I purchased the 28 inch courtland brown board like yours on line from pier one. In your video it states you can make it food safe by using the mineral oil and wax, so that was my intention. I applied the mineral oil but it doesn’t seem to be absorbing the oil – I will let it sit for 24 hours and wipe down and apply the wax. Did this happen to you when you seasoned it? I realize I could use parchment paper, but am really hoping to be able to season the board because it’s so pretty. I would appreciate any direction/tips you could give me.
You can sand it down with a light sand paper, then add the bees wax and mineral oil :) Or, as you mentioned, use the parchment. :)
I found your board at my Pier One! Can’t wait to make this for a party next week. Have you made one ahead to take to a party? Just leave out adding the oils until you arrive and cover with press and seal? I hope they have a table large enough to set it on, maybe I should bring my own table!
I’ve cut everything up in advance so it was ready to assemble, so sort of the same thing. Yes!
I was thrilled to be able to buy one of those beautiful platters yesterday!! I was wondering about how you season the wood with mineral oil AND beeswax. I already use foodgrade mineral oil for my wooden cutting boards but don’t know about beeswax. Which kind and how do you use it?
I cannot wait to put this platter to good use this summer! I realize it is QUITE expensive to fill it so beautifully!
Thank you so much for your video!
Yes, it’s quite spendy and usually for a larger party :) You can google how to season the board. You may want to lightly sand it down first, then add the oil and wax :)
Gorgeous board! I would love to make this for my son’s birthday party. Can you do a step by step video (slower version) for people who are not so creative and experienced at putting together a Charcuterie Board.?
I will see if I can do that (down the road) Becky! Great idea!
And why does i have to be a board? I have been making these Antipasti for years using an aluminum tray or a large serving tray.
Yes, Paula, use whatever you have! It doesn’t have to be a board :)
Exactly how do you season a board…I’ve never done that.
We just rubbed it down with a cloth. You can google it. If it doesn’t seem like something you want to do, just keep using parchment paper! YAY – ENJOY!
How much would a board like this cost, with all the food?
I believe it was around $119, but if you have a 20% that helps! They also make different sizes! This one is huge!
I found the board at Pier1 but it states it’s not food safe. How are you able to put food directly on yours? Thanks!
Yes, I addressed that above! :)
Thank you for your response. I love all your suggestions for the charcuterie board. I had a small gathering last week and used your ideas for a smaller version. Everyone loved it. The best part was sitting around outside and no one having to go back inside to get more food as it was right there in front of us. I can’t wait to try out my new board next month with 10 guests. You’re the best! T
It seems you would have to have plates for everyone to put their food on so people couldnt double dip! How do you eat the dipping sauces without people dipping ? Such a large board so there would have to be a good amount of people!
Yes, you can set out small plates. Look back at some of my other charcuteries, there are often small plates. Yes, this is for a lot of people! Most people know to not double dip … :) ENJOY!
Do you know the brand of your board? I can’t find it anywhere I would LOVE this for family gathering.
Yes! Courtland Brown Hand-Carved Round Trays :)
Hello, I was able to purchase the board from Pier 1 to use for my charcuterie board. I notice in your photos sometimes you have parchment paper and other times not. Did you use beeswax and mineral oil on your Pier 1 platter?
I used parchment when I first got the tray, but then seasoned it well with beeswax and mineral oil. :)
How much did u pay for it
My board was around $100 :)
I loved your board… I have been looking every where for a board that size…
What is the name of the broad ? I’m looking for it on pier one , cant find it thank you
It’s Courtland Brown Hand-Carved Round Trays brand!
How big is your board? I’ve been checking online and haven’t found anything as big or as beautiful as yours!
Hi, Kris. My board is 28 inches round (by 2 inches high). It’s a big one! :)
I bought the wine barrel top from pottery barn that is also a lazy susan so it will spin. I do mine in this. Big hit.
Great idea!
Thank you so much!
I haven’t found anything this big, but I do know a millworker, so I might have him do one for me! yay! =]
Where did you get your big beautiful board??
Pier 1, Trish! :)