How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board (video!)
What is a charcuterie board? This Epic Charcuterie Board is filled with cured meats, cheeses, veggies, nuts, olives, dried fruits, crackers, and more! Watch the VIDEO below!
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!
What is typically on a charcuterie plate?
Watch the video below on how to assemble this delicious treat for your guests, and to see what is typically on a charcuterie plate. Essentially, charcuterie means cured meats (or the process of curing).
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
DeLallo Foods blessed our family with a delicious box of goodies, with their Dipping Spices one of my new favorite items that they offer.
If you’re not familiar with DeLallo, check out all the delicious foods you can order online, or find in your local grocery store.
These dipping sauces were a big hit!
How to Make an Epic Charcuterie Board
Take a giant board (if not food-friendly, layer with parchment paper:) You can also season your board with mineral oil and beeswax, if not food-safe. Research this yourself and decide what method is best for you.
The best board has a lip around the outside so the food does not fall off! (Mine has a 2-inch lip).
28-inch Charcuterie Board
We bought this giant board (28-inches in diameter with a 2-inch lip) at Pier 1 last fall here in Bend, Oregon. It’s solid wood and SUPER heavy (just warning you). Even thought it’s very beautiful, you need a strong core to carry this around!
Here’s an 18-inch wine barrel wood board or a 24-inch hammered large round tray or a 26-inch stainless steel serving platter that you may also like! Check out the weight on these boards.
How to season a Charcuterie Board
If a wood board says it “not food safe,” you can lightly sand it down with sand paper, and rub down with beeswax and mineral oil.
We used this butcher block and cutting board oil conditioner after we lightly sanded the board down.
Or, lay down parchment paper! Easy peasy!
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!
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
DeLallo Foods sent me this gift as a holiday thank you, but as always, all opinions are my own.
Want to buy a LARGE charcuterie board? I found this Pine Extra Large Charcuterie Board on Amazon.
More recipes: Kid Friendly Charcuterie [Love from the Oven], Seafood Entertaining Charcuterie [RE], Tortellini Sausge Skewer Appetizer [RE], Single Serve Charcuterie [Tried and Tasty].
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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 :)