"Nuts" for Charcuterie Boards!
Charcuterie, which literally means ‘cold cooked meats’ or a store that sells cold cooked meats, is definitely all the rage right now. Most people associate the term more with a platter of cold, cured meats that include many different savory and sweet foods. All could include an assortment such as nuts, dried fruit, cheese, jam, honey, olives, crostini, the world really is your oyster!
Here are some of the traditional cured meats best-known in the charcuterie world:
Charcuterie boards continue to make an entrance into the specialty food gifting business, with many independent varieties popping up catering to the rage. They are also becoming quite the trend in the restaurant industry for 2023 and beyond. Per the National Restaurant Association’s ‘What’s Hot 2023 Culinary Forecast’: “Charcuterie is a rising star on menus. Charcuterie boards may be hot right now, but they also have staying power. That’s partly because the variety of artisanal meats, cheeses and accoutrements available is endless, meaning platters can be switched up frequently so there’s always something new.”
Best Nuts for Charcuterie Boards? Pecans of Course!
Here at Sunnyland, we have many products that go perfectly with a charcuterie board, such as:
- Artisan Beef Jerky
- Honey Kissed Pecans
- Dried Pears
- Black Truffle Marcona Almonds
- DatesNPecans
- Heavenly Mix
- Mayhaw Jelly
- Pecan Logs
- Pure Gallberry Honey
The list could go on. (Are you having a tough time deciding? You can mix and match in our DIY 1-pound bags here.) Here is an image featuring many of these products:
How to Put Together a Charcuterie Board
Creating your own Charcuterie boards really is very simple:
1. grab a nice cutting board (we really like the look of wood)
2. select one or two really nice cheese selections such as Asiago or Smoked Gouda
3. choose one or two cured meats to complement. Proscuitto is always a favorite as well as maybe an herb cured salami.
Once the cheese and meat are chosen, the rest is simple!
Purchase a few of your favorite nuts (Sunnyland of course), some dried fruits go particularly well (dried pears are a favorite around here), and finish it off with a nice honey (gallberry), and maybe a spiced jam. Place crackers or crostini around the board and voila; you’ve created your very own charcuterie board! Enjoy at your next special gathering or a relaxing night in. If you'd like to make your own flavored pecans - sweet, savory, or spicy - make sure to start with Sunnyland's high-quality raw pecans as the base.
Salut!
