The original charcuterie board is a wooden board that generally has several types of cheese, fruit, and cured meat on it. It’s typically served with wine and makes for a great addition for dinner parties or romantic nights in. However, food enthusiasts decided not to stop there, which is why today we have many different versions of charcuterie. Some include chocolate and other sweets, but the latest trend removes the wooden board altogether and puts the ingredients in jars instead. Hence the name jarcuterie!
Multiple Benefits
Serving food in small jars is very convenient now that we’re practicing social distancing. You can use the jars for anything you can think of, such as cheese, olives, meat, pickles, fruit, or nuts. The choices are endless. You can also prepare the sweet versions with chocolate, gummy bears, marshmallows, cookies, and other sweet treats.
Best Ways To Do It
Serving food in jars requires some planning. Firm ingredients, like nuts and dried fruits, can go to the bottom. Soft foods like freshly cut fruits should go on top. It’s convenient to use toothpicks to hold cheese and meat slices so you can eat them without getting your hands dirty. Besides jars, you can use your favorite glasses or even butcher paper if you want to make little bouquets! Everyone will love your little creations.
