How to Arrange a Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie is the French word for prepared meat products such as salami, sausage, pate, and rillettes, and it’s also the name for butcher shops that sell these meats. Charcuterie was originally prepared as a way of preserving meat before the invention of the refrigerator. Today we enjoy charcuterie for the delicious flavors that comes from the preservation process.

A charcuterie plate is quick, easy, flexible, and fun! It's great for entertaining and can sometimes make a nice light supper. Your charcuterie plate can showcase a variety of meats or focus on meats from just one country or region. To balance the richness, serve the meat with mild cheeses, a fresh baguette, mustard, olives or cornichons and other vegetables. If you wish, serve with a robust red wine. Enjoy!