The Simple Charcuterie Board is for those who want to step into the world of charcuterie board making. Use your favorite crackers, meat, cheese, etc., as a party appetizer or late-night snack, for a delicious and easy adult lunchtime!
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Overwhelmed by the mere idea of building a charcuterie board? The Stay At Home Chef is here. Simplifying this crowd-pleasing appetizer to ease your entry into the world of charcuterie boards, he thinks of them like one giant lunch table, making it as complex or simple as you like. . Therefore, get rid of all unnecessary or unnecessary extras. think almost. Crackers, meat and cheese he only comes down to three main ingredients. Don’t worry about providing a wide variety of each element, consider everything else to be optional. do not worry. we got you
What should be on a simple charcuterie board?
Charcuterie boards featured a selection of meats…and that was it! Today, these boards also include a wide variety of cheeses, fruits, nuts, seeds, jellies, jams and more You don’t have to include all these ideas on your charcuterie board. We recommend starting simple by adding as many as you need.
- hard-to-set cheese
- semi-soft cheese
- soft cheese
- bread and/or crackers
- cured meat
- deli meat
- fresh fruit (optional)
- nuts and/or seeds (optional)
Fruit options:
If you want to keep things simple, but don’t want to miss out on a great pairing of cheese and fruit, we recommend trying:
- sliced apple
- pear slices
- sliced peaches
- Salted plum
- sliced apricot
- Grape
- berry
Board options:
Don’t worry about buying something special — unless you really want it. You should use whatever you have on hand. This ranges from large wooden cutting boards to platters and more. That said, most chefs agree that nonporous hardwood is the best choice. Slate, marble and bamboo are also great choices.
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Advance instructions:
If you plan to make a charcuterie board for your party, it’s a good idea to prepare ahead of time. The good news is that you can assemble this 24 hours before serving her!Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. And it’s a good idea to slice fresh fruit just before serving. Otherwise, it will start to brown—and no one wants that.
Storage method:
All ingredients should be stored in separate, closed containers in the refrigerator. Any leftover meat or cheese he should consume within 24 hours. However, if you leave the charcuterie board at room temperature for more than 2 hours, you should throw away any leftovers for food safety.
If you like this recipe, you might be interested in other charcuterie board ideas and appetizer recipes.
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The Simple Charcuterie Board is for those who want to step into the world of charcuterie board making. Use your favorite crackers, meat, cheese, etc., as a party appetizer or late-night snack, for a delicious and easy adult lunchtime!
material
- hard or hard cheese cheddar
- semi-soft cheese havarti, gouda, münster, swiss, pepper jack, card
- soft cheese Bree
- cured meat sliced lunch meat
- various fruits and vegetables
- nuts
- seasoning honey, mustard, pickles, olives
- crackers or bread
instructions
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Prepare by adding cheese to the cheese board. Pre-slice semi-soft cheese and place a knife for cutting hard/hard cheese. Also, have a knife, spoon, or something to spread out the soft cheese.
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Add meat to cheese board. Fold or unfold as needed.
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Add fruit and crackers to the board.
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Add nuts and your favorite seasonings to finish.