Charcuterie 101: A Guide to Building Your Own Cheese Board
Contributions by Samantha Cabeza & Madeline Wilson | Photos by Kassandra Eller | Design by Chandler Vanous
Brie. Gorgonzola. Cheddar. Provolone. Gouda. Asiago. All of these cheeses can be used to make a variety of sweet and savory charcuterie boards. These platters are host to a variety of prepared meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, crackers and spreads — each of which form unique pairings and flavor profiles.
Every charcuterie board is unique because you can mix-and-match all of the items to make sweet pairings such as brie and jam as well as savory combos like gouda and salami. There is no right way for putting together a cheese board so try experimenting with flavors and combos to find your unique charcuterie style.
An unexpected pairing that we enjoyed was sliced apples, cheddar cheese and sliced turkey. Experimenting with items on the board is one of the best parts of the charcuterie experience.
If you’re looking for a more sweet combo try mixing brie, jam, honey and a rosemary cracker.
Ingredients
Brie
Raspberry Jam
Green and Honeycrisp Apples
Grapes
Salami
Rosemary Crackers
Cucumbers
Pepperoni
French Bread
Assorted
Cheddar Cheese
Ingredients
Olives
Asiago Cheese
Pickles
Salami
Sliced Turkey
Assorted Nuts
Pepperoni
Kalamata Olives
Rosemary Crackers
Some people prefer to pair their cheeses with crackers or meats. We paired a sharp asiago cheese and salami which is the perfect savory combo.
Sliced Turkey, Kalamata Olives, Cucumbers, Asiago Cheese, Assorted Nuts
Green Olives, Cucumbers, Salami, Pepperoni, Brie
Deli meats are a fan favorite for charcuterie boards. Some of the types we tried include: salami, sliced turkey and pepperoni.
