How to Make a BBQ Charcuterie Board for New Years
The holiday season is here, which means feasts are happening left and right. While there are several holiday menu staples, it would be nice to spruce up your spread with a charcuterie board for your special New Year’s gathering.
By now, you would have probably seen a gorgeous-looking charcuterie board all over social media. After hitting the “like” button, we completely understand the desire to make your own version to serve family and friends. In this post, we will guide you on how to make a charcuterie board that will not only make your guests excited to eat, but will also make them bust out their phones and snap a photo to post to their socials!
How to Make a Charcuterie Board With a BBQ Twist
A modern charcuterie board typically includes different types of cheeses, fruit, nuts, spreads, honey, bread, crackers, olives, capers, and many other items beautifully arranged on a wooden serving plate.
When thinking of how to make a charcuterie board, it is important to put your personal touch into the selection of items and arrangements. Incorporating a BBQ element is something that could be interesting and surprising for everyone.
Here are some recipes that will add a BBQ flair to the charcuterie board for New Year’s!
Smoked Pork Belly Morsels
A good selection of meats is essential when planning how to make a charcuterie board. Aside from cured slices of prosciutto, ham, mortadella, and the like, why don’t you add some crispy and tender morsels to the mix? You can turn a simple slab of pork belly into incredibly delicious bite-sized goodness. It goes well with the charcuterie theme as it’s saucy and full of flavor and it’s very easy to make. All you need is your choice pork belly from your favorite butcher and 5 other seasoning ingredients.
Homemade Hot Italian Sausages
You can't go wrong when you add a grilled homemade hot Italian sausage to your Charcuterie boards. Make this recipe ahead, as it freezes well, and you'll have loads for your next party board.
Putting this on the grill and finally cutting it up to decorate your charcuterie board will be satisfying for you and for your guests, most especially. Best of all, the juicy outcome of this sausage recipe is perfect for dipping or placing on top of freshly-baked baguette slices.
Try this delicious sausage recipe.
Autumn Baked Brie Recipe
Absolutely nothing completes a charcuterie board better than cheese, and this Autumn Baked Brie Recipe is the perfect choice. Made with apples. Cinnamon, pecans, and cranberries, your New Years' guests will be scrambling to get their fill before it runs out. Pair with some of your favorite crackers or baked chips and get ready to eat!
Grilled Grapefruit
It’s not all about meats with this “how to make a charcuterie board” guide. Modern charcuterie boards always have a selection of dried and fresh fruits to balance the savory flavors, and this grilled grapefruit recipe will hit all the right marks. Not only will it look good on your board, but it also pairs well with soft cheeses and cured meats. A true palette refresher, having grilled grapefruit slices drizzled with honey will make your guests want to skip dessert.
Plank Grilled Potato Skins
Who doesn’t love potato skins? This game-day snack staple can also be a good addition to your list when planning on how to make a charcuterie board. These potato skins are much like nachos, filled with cheddar cheese, spring onions, bacon, and Alabama White Barbeque sauce. This addition to your charcuterie board will make your guests come back for more, so make sure you keep the grill hot and make enough for seconds or thirds!
Learn how to make these potato skins.
Baked Brie-Shetta
What’s a charcuterie board without a small wheel of brie? This well-loved, creamy soft cheese is a staple and should be on your mind when thinking of how to make a charcuterie board. Easy, fast, and versatile, you can take it to the next level by topping it off with garlic, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. This recipe can be the star of your cheese selection, and it will taste great with buttered baguettes, crackers, or simply on its own.
Learn how to whip up this easy Baked Brie-shetta.
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