Classic Wintertime Charcuterie Board Assembly and How-To

assorted cured meats

🥗Healthier: lean turkey or chicken slices

💰Cheaper: bologna or salami

Lower in fat and cost-effective.

variety of cheeses

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese slices

Healthier option with less fat.

fresh fruits

🥗Healthier: seasonal fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Seasonal fruits are often cheaper and fresher.

Select a large wooden or marble board.

Arrange assorted cured meats (speck, prosciutto di Parma, sopressata, coppa) in an aesthetically pleasing manner.

Place a variety of cheeses (blue cheese, washed rind cheese, aged gouda, truffled goat cheese, spruce-wrapped cheese, cheddar) next to the meats.

Fill in spaces with crackers (crostini, sea salt crackers) and dried fruits (Blenheim apricots, sultanas).

Add fresh fruits (grapes) for color and texture.

Include small bowls of housemade jams and honeycomb for dipping.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens