You may feel like being fancy on
some occasions-you want to have a high-brow event at home that will let your
discerning tastes shine. You may want to have a wine-tasting event or a
sumptuous dinner where the fares will be not only tasty but also classy. The
type of food you will want to serve maybe not too light nor too heavy. It
plays the balance between lacking and overabundant. If this is your objective,
you may want to come up with a charcuterie board.
A charcuterie board may seem easy
to make. However, making a high-quality, good-tasting one may be a challenge.
You may want to do some trials if you want it to be perfect for the occasion.
You should not put a random slab of sweet ham, grocery-bought cheese, or any
loaf of bread in the arrangement. Here are some pointers you should keep in
mind in making a charcuterie board:
Go for textures
An excellent charcuterie board
has texture. It means that you will have to make the ingredients varied,
especially when it comes to the meat. It could be a mixture of hard and soft.
For one, instead of serving only a variety of delicate meats, such as
prosciutto, bresaola, and Jamon Iberico, you may want to add some hard meats,
such as salami, Spanish chorizo, and German sausages. You may find these packages
in your local deli.
Say cheese
Speaking of cheeses, a
charcuterie board will not be complete without these tangy ingredients. A range
of cheeses is also essential-from mild to sharp. Parmesan, gouda, herbed, and
provolone are some of the best choices for it. But you also have the option to
serve creamy cheeses that will double as dips. Check out what is available in
your area. For example, in Wisconsin, you can choose from several cheese stores.
Pick high-quality bread
Bread is often part of
charcuterie boards. Again, this selection should not be homogenous. Variety is
the key, so you must make sure that you include different types of bread on the
board. Rye bread, baguettes, and even bagels may do
the trick. You can also use flaky soda crackers. Make sure that the bread
complements the cheese and the meat. You may ask your local artisan bakery for
some recommendations.
Include sweet treats
Now that you have savory items on
your board, you should add sweet treats. Dried fruits, such as peaches, are a
good choice. However, you can choose to serve fresh fruits, such as
strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. You can also consider raw or pickled
vegetables. These sweet treats refresh the palates of your guests. They also
complete the image of your board filled with a variety of colors and flavors.
Making a good-tasting charcuterie
may be a challenge at first. But if you have been making it for quite some
time, you will notice that it can improve in different aspects. When making
one, you should always take into account the preferences and tastes of your
guests.
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