Best Charcuterie Platter Recipes

PERFECT CHARCUTERIE PLATTER

Steps:

• Meats: • Dry-cured salamis, like Piller's Charcuterie Alpen or Cervelat salami • Piller's Charcuterie Westphalian Ham Cheeses: • Aged cheddars, three to seven years old, complement dry-cured salamis • Triple cream brie and raw milk goat cheese also go well. • Westphalian Ham (one of three new hand-crafted artisanal meats from Piller's) wraps nicely around parmesan cheese. Breads: • Whole wheat, seven-grain, or sun dried tomato flat breads • Savoury crisps Wines: • Chardonnays pair amazingly well because they are aged in oak and this brings out the smoky, savoury flavours of the meats • The light acid and peppery flavour of Pinot Noir pairs well with the savouriness of the meats Beer: Pale ale Other: • Red and green grapes • Walnuts • Spreads with flavours like Tomato-Chili Jam and Roasted Red Pepper • Honey, a newly popular garnish for every charcuterie platter More information and recipe ideas are available online at pillers.com. www.newscanada.com

FRENCH CHARCUTERIE PLATTER

Steps:

• Arrange everything on a platter and serve.

CHARCUTERIE PLATTER | RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the large items, such as the cheeses, salamis, and cheese straws on a flat wood board large enough to hold everything. It helps to have the large items spaced out so you can fill in between them with the smaller things. Spoon the mustard and chutney into small bowls and place them on the board, also nicely spaced. Then fill in the board between everything in large blocks of color - all the figs together, all the almonds together, etc. flowing between the cheeses and salamis. Don't be tempted to put things like apricots or figs in several places - it will make the charcuterie board look too busy. Group like things together and the display will look simple and elegant. Serve at room temperature with cheese knives and with a basket of breads.