{"id":4623,"date":"2023-05-17T08:15:34","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T12:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=4623"},"modified":"2023-05-17T12:43:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T16:43:33","slug":"the-origin-of-the-charcuterie-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/the-origin-of-the-charcuterie-board\/","title":{"rendered":"The Origin of the Charcuterie Board"},"content":{"rendered":"

Want to step up your appetizer game this summer? Charcuterie boards are your best friend\u2014and we\u2019ll tell you about their origins, here. Take a look!<\/strong><\/em>
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Charcuterie\u2014you\u2019ve heard it a lot these past few years. You see it on more menus, your friends have a board that\u2019s specifically<\/em> for it, and you see different types these days. But what even is charcuterie? And what makes it so stellar with wine<\/a>? Below, we\u2019ll delve into the origin of the charcuterie board, some of the new favorites, and what makes wine their partner in crime. Take a look!<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s Visit the Past<\/h2>\n

Where Charcuterie Comes From<\/h3>\n

Before we delve into the popular boards of the day, let\u2019s first understand where the word \u201ccharcuterie\u201d comes from. The word is actually derived from the French (surprise!) and the words chair<\/em>\/flesh and cuit<\/em>\/cooked. Way back in the day, the word described French shops that sold products made from pork.<\/p>\n

Although there was a heavy pork influence for the word itself, the practice of eating salted and smoked meats and cheeses dates back even further. Let\u2019s head to Ancient Rome!<\/p>\n

Ancient Rome\u2019s Play<\/h3>\n

Some of the techniques the French utilized date as far back as the Roman Empire. In that time, people salted and smoked meats as a way to preserve them\u2014they never wanted to waste food.<\/p>\n

As we said, pork isn\u2019t the only thing you\u2019ll find on a charcuterie board\u2014even in the past, you may have seen spiced sausage, cured salami, p\u00e2t\u00e9, and more. Now, let\u2019s see what\u2019s happened to charcuterie since then.<\/p>\n

Back To Present Day<\/h2>\n

As we said, charcuterie is taking over the world. It\u2019s expanded quite effortlessly since the Romans and the French. Today, it includes more than just popular cured meats\u2014there\u2019s a variety of cheeses, veggies, fruits, breads, and jams. It\u2019s expansive, and it\u2019s delicious. Here are some of the popular boards of the time!<\/p>\n

Popular Types<\/h3>\n

Cheese and Fruit<\/h4>\n

A simple board for those who don\u2019t want the meat. It\u2019s basically what we love to eat anyway, but put on a dish to make it fancy. Add cheeses and fruits and that\u2019s it! Perfect for summer!<\/p>\n

Meat and Cheese<\/h4>\n

The typical charcuterie board. Add salamis, prosciutto, other dried meats, and whatever else sparks your attention. Add your favorite cheeses, and you\u2019ll find perfection.<\/p>\n

Cheese, Veg, & Bread<\/h4>\n

Another meatless board that kicks it up a notch! Add tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, pickles, and whatever other veggies you\u2019re loving. Select your favorite cheeses, add some hard and soft breads and maybe even some nuts, and enjoy!<\/p>\n

Everything Board<\/h4>\n

Really, a charcuterie board is whatever you want it to be. But if you really want to impress your guests, put everything on there and make it pretty!<\/p>\n