1. THE DISPLAY

Use an artisan wooden board, a marble or stoneware plate. It lifts up the appearance and the overall impression of the charcuterie board.

2. FLAVORS, TEXTURES and COLORS

When you create your charcuterie board, use the two recipes of our lamb salami as a foundation for the SAVORY rich flavor piece. Think about the flavors, textures and colors that match the mood of the event.

• Crunchy: we use the Accidental Baker’s artisan flatbread crackers and Bear Food Nuts as part of our North Carolina Charcuterie box but you can use crusted sour dough bread, your own crackers and nuts. Just make sure to use non-gmo or organic varieties to skip the harmful herbicides and pesticides used on traditional grains.

• Creamy: we use the Goat Lady Dairy’s Aged gouda cheese to provide both a creamy texture, unique flavor and a unique texture of crystalization at the edges of the cheese. You can use brie cheese, your favorite cheese spreads, and even chocolate can add creamy texture and a sweet flavor to balance the savory flavor of the lamb salami.

• Sweet: we use the Garnet Gals Jam, Cloister’s Honey and Spring and Mulberry Chocolate in our charcuterie boxes but you can use other jams, honey, fruits, chocolate. The sweet flavor and citrus of fruit balances the savory flavor of the salami.

• Spicy: we use the Lusty Monk’s Original Sin mustard which provide a spicy flavor but also some creamy and slightly crunch texture with the mustard seeds. Pairs wonderfully with the savory lamb salami.

• Color: Sliced fruit, red, green, yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes create and exciting color and more flavor to your charcuterie board. Variety makes it more fun to enjoy and sparks conversation.

• Final touches: Fresh herbs are an easy way to add some freshness and brighten up the charcuterie board.

See the Sun Raised Foods Charcuterie Boxes here..

3. HOW TO ARRANGE THE charcuterie board

For your presentation, slice the Lamb Salami as think as possible to open the aroma and flavor of the spices. Consider leaving some of the Lamb Salami whole with a cutting knife beside and place a small label beside each recipe to let guests known which is Sweet Soppressata and which is Finocchionna. Slice the cheese into either sticks or small cubes, consider color and texture when placing the supporting charcuterie products on the board. 

Accompaniments is what makes the charcuterie board really fun – this is where you get to experiment with different flavors, textures and combinations. And the accompaniments are also what can make your Charcuterie board special – it can be simple with just a few ingredients or you can go for the full flavor palette depending on the occasion. Serve your accompaniments directly on the board or in small bowls to fill up the negative space and visually enhance the presentation

4. SERVE WITH YOUR favorite drink(S)

 And there you have it - the perfect charcuterie board with Sun Raised Lamb Salami ready for all your entertaining!