I am a self-confessed addict for charcuterie

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Charcuterie and Cheese boards are not only super duper easy but they are gorgeous on your table for parties! Though it doesn’t require you to cook, please note to set aside time to prepare them. From unwrapping, washing fruits, cutting up and slicing. Don’t worry they’re fun though![social_warfare buttons=”Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter”]

People asks, What is Charcuterie? Charcuterie is a French word which means “char” is meat and “cuit” is cook. It is a combination of different smoked meats, i.e. prosciutto, smoked salmon/lox, dry coppa, salami and many more. It could also include pate and mousse, but to make it more interesting, different fruits and cheese are added just to balance the whole thing. The wonderful thing about a charcuterie board is its versatility. You can mix and match flavors and textures while enjoying it with your favorite bubblies, beer or wine. It can be served as hors d’oeuvres for either casual or a formal occasion, or as the light-meal centerpiece at a casual gathering like sports night or so. However, the latter is not gonna work for most Filipinos. We only look at it as appetizers/snacks in between so we’ll still have our full meal… lol!

Fun thing for me is, I look at it as the board that is full of mystery, variety, explosions of flavor … the board that everyone will love due to it’s different textures, flavors, characters, colors and the concept of a do-it-yourself appetizer, all-year round. This serves a fun experience for everyone while enjoying them to satisfy their palate.

Honestly, I even look forward to eating them than the main course lol! Sorry, I am not sorry… but I am really a self-confessed charcuterie addict! Truthfully, as long as I have my glass of wine, I can live with them and I’m good!…Nomm

Dry Salami, Prosciutto, Coppa, Lox, Goat cheese w herbs, pate, dried apricots, dried pineapple, dried papaya, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pickled olives, caperberries, pickles, and almonds

It’s very important that when you create your own board, you want to have multiple varieties which would also be beneficial overall healthwise.

While Charcuterie, are mostly smoked and cured meats, it is also relevant that we are aware of the high-sodium content they have as well as high fats. Though lean cold meats are important sources of protein, they should be eaten only as an occasional treat. With all the different cheeses you will be serving, they’re highly nutritious and good source of protein as well, but not someone with high cholesterol though, lol. So just consume moderately…(wink-wink) . You can’t go wrong with fresh fruits definitely. Just make sure to wash them properly. I normally soak them in water with 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Pickled vegetables are great source of healthy probiotics, are low in calories, and a good source of Vitamin K too. So there you go! You don’t really have to feel guilty devouring on the board. You get health benefits and multiple nutrients from each of them. Enjoy!

Here are basic 101 for creating Charcuterie Board. You can choose from 1-3 items per category if you want to, depends on the size of your party:

  • Smoked Meats – prosciutto, smoked salmon/lox, dry coppa, salami,
  • Forcemeat – is a mixture of chopped or minced ingredients like meat, poultry fish or vegetables. You can use pate, mousse, ballotine(meatballs)
  • Cheese – you can have both soft and/or hard cheese if you like i.e. goat cheese, blue cheese, gruyere, brie, aged gouda, manchego, etc
  • Fruits – choose 2-3 varieties. Adding fruits enhances and balances flavor with meat and cheese
  • Other spreads – you can also add hummus, bean dip or any spread you like
  • Pickled vegetables – olives, pickles, dills, caperberries, jalapeno, cauliflower, banana peppers and many more
  • Jams/preserves – these sweets are used to balance and neutralize the sharp and salty flavors from cheeses and meats. I also use honey and pour it on top of the goat/herb cheese or on bries
  • Bread/crackers – Include 2-3 both soft and/or hard like baguette, crackers, crostini etc
  • Last but not the least – don’t forget!…you will definitely need a board and cheese knives… Wait!…and alcohol of course! ;p

Tips to remember:

  • Make sure to know how many guests are you expecting. Only 8 out of 10 people will surely devour your platter here and there, therefore, no need to serve more than you have to. You don’t want them to go to waste anyways.
  • No need to really arrange them in perfect order on your board
  • If you have a large, rustic chopboard, that should be good enough. Otherwise, if you have it, using something of a glass or a stone like material makes it more fancier
  • Best to arrange them with contrasting colors as much as possible, so they would look appetizingly beautiful
  • Most of all, have fun creating your platter using all your imagination by using different shapes, colors and textures
  • Last but not the least. Enjoy!  Bon Appetit!

DISCLAIMER: As someone who’s only passionate about cooking and determines healthy food to eat, I am not a doctor, nor do I intend for the following to cure, prescribe, or heal any disease or ailment. Please see a medical professional before consuming anything medicinally, changing your diet, or seeking holistic healing practices.

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