How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board (video!)
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What is a charcuterie board? An Epic Charcuterie Board is filled with cured meats, cheese, veggies, nuts, olives, dried fruits, and crackers!
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! I share many ideas to inspire you to dive in and to make your own charcuterie or cheese board.
I was recently featured in the NY Post, The best charcuterie boards of 2021, per ‘The Big Board’ blogger! And have you bought my Big Board book that is now out in the big world?
Best Charcuterie Board
Get creative and come up with your own best charcuterie board ideas for dinner tonight, or for your next party. They are always a hit, like this Summer Stone Fruit Cheese Board!
Start with a good board. Visit my The Big Board page for lots of recipes and entertaining ideas, and to BUY THE BIG BOARD in 7 amazing sizes. If you’re making one for two people, then you’ll love this: Epic Charcuterie Board for Two.
What typically goes on a charcuterie board?
Here’s a quick list of what typically goes on a meat and cheese board:
- Meats – Include a variety of meats like salami and proscuitto.
- Cheese – We love to add a hard cheese and a soft cheese, like a parmesan or cheddar, and then a soft cheese like goat cheese, or creamy brie. Check out this Winter Brie Charcuterie Board.
- Crackers and bread – A sturdy cracker is important. Add a multigrain crackers or crisps, like our favorite Lesley Stowe Crackers. Bread is another option!
- Fruit (and veggies) – Fresh fruit is a favorite on our cheese boards, but you can also add dried fruit. Think of fruits and veggies that are in season, or that go well with dips and cheese. You may like this Eat the Rainbow Charcuterie Board full of beautiful colors.
- Olives – A varetiy of olives are used, from Pitted Olives Jubilee to Aglio Green Pitted Olives. We also love Kalamata olives, or an olive medley.
- Dips and spreads – Add your favorite cheese dip or savory spread. A small bowl of marmalade or fig jam is also tasty on a charcuterie board. Hummus is always a big hit, so check out this Ultimate Classic Hummus Board.
- Nuts – What’s your favorite nuts? Simply sprinkle a few around the board, or fill in any open areas with nuts (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, pecans, walnuts). We’ve layed down most nuts on a charcuterie board (but not peanuts, that do not seem to go with cheese and meat). You can pour them in small bowls, too, if you want to keep the nuts separate from other foods. I sell a great set of “nesting bowls” that are perfect for a charcuterie or cheese board.
How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board
Essentially, charcuterie means cured meats (or the process of curing).
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.
Check out this post: How to make a Charcuterie Board for more tips!
For the BIG BOARD, if you want to make a dinner board, try this Epic Baked Potato Dinner Board, or this Easy Taco Recipe Dinner Board, or EPIC Chili Dinner Board for delicious, wholesome meals.
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:)
For this epic board today, we used these ingredients:
- Olive Bruschetta
- Roasted Pepper Bruschett
- 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
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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!
Building boards is easy. No board is ever the same.
Make it your own, use what you have. And never apologize for a culinary mistake.
Enjoy bringing people together with great food, and I think you’ll be surprised how casual and easy it is to serve a charcuterie board.
More cheese board recipes:
Grab all of my THE BIG BOARD ideas!
How to make a Fall Cheese Board
This beautiful Winter Burrata Charcuterie Board
My BIG BOARDS do not need to be seasoned, but if you need to season a board:
How to Season a Charcuterie Board
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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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77 Comments on “How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board (video!)”
Sandy, congratulations on your book! Just pre-ordered it on Amazon and I’m thinking of getting one for my mom. I find myself going back to this post all the time and sharing it with friends who have never done a charcuterie board. I always now put two bowls of olive oil on my boards because we love dunking our bread in it. Thank you and cheers!
Fabulous! I made these during the holidays and they were snapped up! Thanks. This recipe is a keeper.
This looks absolutely scrumptious! You are so talented. Everything looks delicious, I’m ready to come over!
This is so helpful! I always have trouble finding the right assortment and this is wonderful!
A lovely cheese plate.
Is there a book available with the board recipes?
Not yet!!
Love all of your boards!!
Thank you, Amy! xo
Thank you for making this into a printable recipe! Now I don’t have to go into the store with various photos from the web. The checklist is GREAT, too! I’m afraid to shop too early because if I bring all this home it might be gone by the time guests arrive.
Love this article! My problem is finding quality cheeses in small quantities. I don’t know of a cheese shop or deli that has “exotic” cheeses they will cut. Am having a “tinto de verano”-summer wine, less time consuming than Sangria party this week-end so will use your suggestions.
Whole Foods!
Hi Sandy
I absolutely love your boards and follow them on Pinterest but I am really struggling to find the extra large round boards here in the UK. Do you have any UK recommendations or will you be shipping your boards to the UK?
Kind regards
Vicky
I will let you know if we can ship to UK as soon as I know!! Thank you!
thank you sharing
I love everything about this!
This is an amazing tutorial! I love it.
thanks Cathy!
…I’m another Canadian wanting to know where you bought your charcuterie board. Looks like your is about 30 inches in diameter??
Info in the post :)
I bought the 28″ and the butcher block oil. Can you clean it with soap and water on an ongoing basis after use, or do you use a different technique?
I have a post on my blog called, How to Season a Charcuterie Board :)
Thank you so much for posting this beautiful picture of an epic charcuterie board. Did I spell it wrong?
Anyway it was so nice also of you to make a printable list of your ingredients—so helpful.
You are so talented at presentation–it is just a beautiful board!
Thank you again, Leee
I just ordered the Pier 1 board you suggested. Cannot wait to receive it. Your board presentation is beautiful and such a great idea for easy entertaining. Thanks!!
I Love, Love, Love this idea! Such a beautiful tradition!
Sandy, great idea! It looks delicious!
Sandy, hi! This sounds yummy! I would definitely make it again!
Sandy, it looks perfect and tasty! Can’t wait to have this anytime of the day, love it!
Hello, Can you tell me where i can purchase your round charcuterie board in your video. I am looking for one like that. I live in Canada
Winners and Marshall’s both have a good selection.
This looks heavenly! But what about pickles!? I love the salty crunch of a pickle with all those delicious cheeses. I can’t wait for the holidays where I can eat all the meats and cheeses :)
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!