The Perfect Charcuterie Board

Ingredients

Jam, Jellies, Spreads, Preserves

• 10 oz spreads and or jams fig spread, marionberry habanero pepper jelly, pesto, coarse ground mustard, apricot jam

Fresh Fruit and Crackers

• 16 oz grapes get at least two varieties

• 8 oz strawberries halved

• 3 oz blueberries

• 3 oz raspberries

• 12 oz crackers Triscuit recommended

Cheese and Meat

• 10 oz soft cheese fresh mozzarella, blue cheese, brie, etc.

• 10 oz semi-hard cheese sliced (Cheddar, Monterey, Gouda, Havarti, Provolone, etc.)

• 8 oz cured or smoked meats Columbus salame, Prosciutto, ham, etc.

Dried Fruits and Nuts

• 10 oz dried fruits dates, apricots, cherries, etc.

• 8 oz nuts raw almonds, pecans, pistachios, etc.

• fresh herbs to garnish mint, rosemary, basil, etc.

Pickles, Peppers, Olives Etc.

• 5 oz cornichons

• 5 oz stuffed olives

Instructions

• Place all jams, preserves, mustards, or dips into small bowls or shallow dishes and place on the board.

• Add meats and cheese, placing larger items like sliced meats and blocks or slices of cheese on the board first.

• Add crackers and.or bread next, spacing them out on the board,.

• Fill in gaps on your board with fresh and/or dried fruit.

• Add garnish and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.