Sausage Making Tips and Tricks
Making your own sausage at home is a rewarding experience. Not only do you get to enjoy the delicious taste of freshly-made sausage, but you also get the satisfaction of knowing that you made it yourself!
If you’ve been to a restaurant or trendy party lately, chances are you have seen the term “charcuterie board” before. But what exactly is it? Charcuterie is a French term for a branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, pâtés, and confit. Traditionally, charcuterie boards are made up of cured meats, cheeses, and other accompaniments like nuts, olives, jams, pickles, and fruits. In this article, we’ll explore what goes into a charcuterie board and why they have become so popular in recent years.
Charcuterie can be traced back to medieval France where the practice originated as a way to preserve meat. The charcutier was responsible for curing meats such as ham, salami, and prosciutto using salt and spices. This process would help make the meat last longer without spoiling. Over time, charcutiers began pairing these cured meats with other accompaniments like cheese and breads—essentially creating the first charcuterie boards as we know them today.
A well-crafted charcuterie board should include several types of cured meats such as prosciutto di Parma or salami Milano. Cheese is also essential—try including some strong flavors like gouda or blue cheese alongside milder options like brie or camembert. Nuts are another popular addition to charcuterie boards—walnuts, almonds, pistachios all work well here—as do olives for those who enjoy them. To add some sweetness to your board you can include jams or honeycomb paired with crackers or baguette slices for spreading. Finally don’t forget about pickles which provide an important salty/sour element that really helps bring everything together!
Multi Pack Deli is an example of a small business continuing the traditional practice of charcuterie and sausage making. It highlights how small businesses can continue to be innovative even with classic traditions. Our commitment to this practice shines through in our quality products, service, and even cost. Making the majority of products in-house means more savings for you. So, if you’ve been interested in exploring or expanding upon charcuterie selections, look no further than Multi Pack Deli for inspiration. From various cold meats and appetizers to whatever else catches your taste buds – there’s something for everyone. Let us know what would go on your charcuterie board? I’m sure it will be marvelous!
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What is Charcuterie?
If you’ve been to a restaurant or trendy party lately, chances are you have seen the term “charcuterie board” before. But what exactly is it? Charcuterie is a French term for a branch of cooking devoted to prepared meat products, such as bacon, ham, sausage, terrines, pâtés, and confit. Traditionally, charcuterie boards are made up of cured meats, cheeses, and other accompaniments like nuts, olives, jams, pickles, and fruits. In this article, we’ll explore what goes into a charcuterie board and why they have become so popular in recent years.