Adding a charcuterie board to your next dinner party is a great way to impress your friends and also serves as a great appetizer while you finish dinner in the kitchen! Join Eric from Simply Elegant Home Cooking as he demonstrates an Italian variation of a charcuterie board.
There are no hard rules for this, although Eric recommends using at least 2-3 different types of cured meats with different flavors, along with several different styles of cheese. It is also important to have a few spreadable items. These can include soft cheeses or items such as pesto or fruit preserves. To balance out the sharp and salty flavors of the meats and cheeses, be sure to have a sweet item or two. Fresh fruit is a good option for this. Also, be sure to serve your charcuterie board with some crackers and/or bread which can be charred if you prefer.
The recipe for the pistachio pesto featured in this video can be found here:
Here are the items featured in today’s Italian charcuterie board, but you can get creative and use whatever ingredients you prefer!
Meats:
Felino Salami
Spicy Sopressata
Prosciutto Di Parma
Cheese:
24 month aged Parmigiano Reggiano
Fresh Mozzarella
Fruit:
Blackberries
Grapes
Bread/Crackers:
Baguette sliced, drizzled with olive oil, and baked
Italian Crackers
Spreads:
Pistachio Pesto
Nduja
Brined Items:
Castelvetrano Olives
Pepperoncini
Other:
Sun Dried Tomatoes
Pistachios
Honey Roasted Almonds with Fresh Rosemary