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Charcuterie Basics

New to charcuterie, or just want to build a better board? Start here. These guides cover the fundamentals: which meats and cheeses to buy, which jams pair best, what size board to use, and how to turn charcuterie into a full dinner. Begin with How to Make a Charcuterie Board, then use How Much Charcuterie Per Person to plan your shopping list.

  • all products needed for a $25 Trader Joe's charcuterie board: double cream brie, water crackers, fig jam, calabrese, olives, unexpected cheddar, an apple, a pear, and fresh rosemary
    How Much Charcuterie Per Person (With Calculator)
  • small piles of prosciutto on a rectangular wooden board
    Best Cheese & Wine Pairings for Prosciutto
  • Charcuterie board size chart showing round and rectangle board sizes for 1 to 50 guests, from a mini 8-inch board to a 6-foot grazing table.
    Charcuterie Board Sizes: What Size Do You Need?
  • The Best Meats for a Charcuterie Board
  • a closeup, overhead shot of a charcuterie board with brie, cubed cheeses, crostini, jam, grapes, dried apricots, and nuts
    How to Make a Charcuterie Board
  • Steak crostini with horseradish sauce as an example of charcuterie for dinner
    Charcuterie for Dinner
  • a row of whole salami with a few slices cut from each roll
    Everything You Need to Know About Salami
  • The Best Cheeses for Charcuterie Boards
  • A log of beef salami with a few slices on a crostini, on a cutting board next to a paring knife and a loaf of bread.
    Beef Salami for Charcuterie
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I’m Kristy, a cookbook author, former personal chef, and longtime recipe developer who’s been entertaining for almost 30 years. Here I share my favorite charcuterie boards and the easy appetizers that go with them. Questions? I’m always happy to help!

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