Fall Charcuterie Board
A Fall Charcuterie Board is always a stunning option for entertaining guests! This autumn, load it up with delicious fresh fruits of the season, plus your favorite meats, cheeses, and more.
Servings: 12 people
Equipment
- 1 large serving board
- knives and spoons for serving
Ingredients
Meats
- 8 ounces genoa salami
- 8 ounces prosciutto
- 8 ounces dried Spanish chorizo
- 6 ounces capocollo
- 6 ounces dried salami
Cheeses
- 8 ounces brie cheese
- 8 ounces havarti cheese
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into blocks
- 8 ounces manchego cheese, sliced thin
- 8 ounces aged white cheddar
Fruits
- orange slices
- apple pieces
- fresh figs, halved
- grapes
Spreads and condiments
- apple butter (homemade or store bought)
- honey comb
- hot honey (homemade or store bought)
Accompaniments
- ½ cup assorted olives
- pecans
- almonds
Toasts and crackers
- 1 baguette, sliced into rounds, brushed with olive oil, and baked at 400°F for roughly 8 minutes until golden brown.
- 8-10 ounces assorted water & artisan crackers
Instructions
- Start by adding any wet items, like apple butter, honey, spreads, dips, or olives to small ramekins or bowls to anchor the board.
- Next add meats, taking care to place meats with pairings whenever possible.
- Add cheeses, once again keeping in mind pairings.
- Finally, add crackers, breads, nuts, and any extras to finish. Serve and enjoy!
- This board can be made one day in advance and stored in the fridge with plastic wrap. Leftovers will keep in the fridge, covered for 2-3 days. Store like items together, for example, cheese in one container, meat in one container, and fruit in another. Do not freeze leftovers.
Notes
- For an appetizer, add 3 ounces of meat per person and 3 ounces of cheese per person. If serving as a main course, serve 6 ounces of each per person.
- We're unable to provide nutrition facts for this recipe as it is impossible to know how much of everything will be eaten and enjoyed.
- Our suggestions are merely a guide. Please use your favorite meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, etc.
- Try to 3-5 varieties of each item on the board if possible.
- Please see the blog post for more detailed substitutions, tips, and tricks.