{"id":61,"date":"2019-08-05T18:37:08","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T18:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/?p=61"},"modified":"2019-08-05T18:37:08","modified_gmt":"2019-08-05T18:37:08","slug":"how-to-make-a-budget-friendly-charcuterie-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishivys.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-budget-friendly-charcuterie-board\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Budget-Friendly Charcuterie Board"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Charcuterie is a great dish for any occasion, whether you\nare entertaining a few friends, catering for a large party, or simply treating\nyourself to a treat. It\u2019s a treat that offers options, which means there is\nsomething to meet all tastes and palates. Furthermore, a charcuterie allows you\nto indulge in small gourmet delicacies that you would otherwise pass up at the grocery\nstore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although charcuterie boards can be made into endless combinations, the price tags for the bits and pieces can easily add up. For this reason, many people pass on charcuterie altogether, and opt for a more conventional and predictable fruit and veggie tray instead. But the truth is, charcuterie CAN be affordable, and without having to make any sacrifices on taste or quality. All you have to do is know where to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn some budget-friendly tips for\ncurating a charcuterie board.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Curating Your Charcuterie<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

A charcuterie board is simply a diverse spread of gourmet or\nartisanal meats, cheese, breads, condiments, vegetables, and more. The ways to\nprepare a charcuterie plate are infinite, and do not have to include all of the\nabove-mentioned food groups. You can choose to be as creative as you like,\nusing any combination of any finger foods imaginable. A good range is 3 to 5\ningredients, at least. You can use a serving tray, wooden cutting board, flat\nwhite plate, stone platter, or fancy serving ware. You can better decide on\nideas by choosing a theme, seasonal items, non-regional selections, or simply\nyour own favorite things to eat! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although you are free to be as creative as you like, there are a few helpful guidelines to follow when preparing a charcuterie board. When it comes to meat options, be sure to have 2 ounces of meat per person. If you are feeding a larger group, increase the weight to 5 ounces per person; and be sure to serve a lot of bread for larger crowds, especially if the charcuterie is the main course. Additionally, keep a good ratio of salty, sweet, and sour for a diverse and multi-layered taste and texture <\/em>experience. This will further ensure you have something for everyone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buying Charcuterie Items<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to visit the local gourmet grocers to make a\ngreat charcuterie plate either. Your neighborhood grocery is sure to have a\nspecial section that offers a wide range of home-made, artisanal, gourmet\nfoods. Typically, this section is found in the deli or produce areas. Carefully\nread the price tags on cheeses and meats, taking into consideration the weight\nof each, in order to find the right items within your budget. There should also\nbe a clearance section for last chance items, which are also great deals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost-Effective Items to Consider for Your Board:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n