Charcuterie Board 101
Equipment: Wooden board for display, cutting board, chef's knife, serving spoons, small bowl
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Ingredients:
Choose a variety of ingredients from the following
recommendations
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Cheeses: popular examples include brie, goat, fresh mozzarella,
manchego, etc.
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Fruits: any fruits of your choice is acceptable, fruits
that are in season may add more flavor to the board
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Meats: popular examples include salami or prosciutto
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Pickled Items: green olives, pickles, etc.
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Spreads and Condiments: honey or fruit spread
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Crackers or Toasts: water crackers, baguette, etc.
Instructions:
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Before arranging food make sure the board you are using and
utensils are washed and dried completely
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Start by arranging your choice of cheeses throughout the board.
For hard cheeses it may be easier to slice for easier serving and
for softer cheeses like brie cutting a few wedges is recommended
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After arranging your cheese add the meats. Fold them in a variety of patterns to add texture to the board
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Next add your spreads, condiments or pickled items in a small bowl. Anything that requires a dish to serve goes next in order to gauge your space
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Arrange crackers around the board
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Lastly add your fruit choices. If using bigger fruits like a pear or orange it is recommended to pre-slice them for easier access.
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Fill in any empty spaces with extra ingredients or add nuts of choice
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Enjoy your hard work/ creativity and dig in!