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The 6 Most Popular Charcuterie Board Ingredients in North Carolina

Author Minda
What are the most popular charcuterie board ingredients in North Carolina? We found out.

Between football season, Halloween and all the hubbub that happen in the fall, social gatherings and potlucks abound in North Carolina – that means it’s time for charcuterie boards!

Charcuterie boards are the hot ticket this year for entertaining eats and it’s not hard to see why.  A smorgasbord of meats, cheeses, nuts and breads provide a not only a visually stunning display for your table but also countless delicious options for everyone’s taste buds.

It’s become such a popular option for entertaining that each state has weighed in what ingredients their residents like the best on their boards.

There are a few basic elements of a charcuterie board that you should include to make it complete:

  • Large serving tray, board or platter
  • Meats
  • Cheeses
  • Crackers/bread
  • Sweet sides/toppings
  • Miscellaneous

With these elements, you can make snack magic! According to E-Conolight.com, North Carolina has some clear favorite ingredients when it comes to their charcuterie board:

  • Pate (the meat)
  • Muenster (the cheese)
  • Biscotti (sweets)
  • Yellow peppers (fruit/veggie)
  • Honey (dip/spread)
  • Almonds (nuts)

But don’t let your state’s tastes define how you dress your board! Go wild and do whatever makes your mouth water, from breakfast themed boards, to Halloween boards.

If you love charcuterie boards here in North Carolina, but don’t have the time to devote to making your own snack masterpiece, hit up Fayetteville’s own The Preserve Charcuterie. They can hook you up!

Happy Snacking!

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Minda is your radio host with the most, anchoring middays on KML, and mornings on 107.7 the Bounce. Minda regularly sets up and hosts, comedy and trivia nights in the area. Making people laugh is one of her greatest passions and she is sure to put a smile on your face as you listen on air, or read her stories. It’s like she always says, “even if you’re self-conscious at first, whenever you have a microphone in your hand – you own the room!” Minda Lou writes about Fayetteville news and culture.

Way Down Yonder: A TikTok Beginners' Guide to Charcuterie Boards

Way down Yonder on the Charcuterie Boards – or whatever Alan Jackson was singing about! Charcuterie boards, cheese boards, grazing table, fancy Lunchables, or even the “shark coochie” board, there’s no denying how popular this form of entertaining the hungry masses has gotten!

With lovely salami roses and luscious displays of cheese, crackers and nuts they are just as delightful to look at as they are to eat.

But, uh, what are they? The good folks over at eatcuredmeat.com (the finest in cured meat websites of course) tell us a little bit about the history:

“In the 15th Century, the French created charcuterie, which involved using offal and all aspects of the meat. The traditional process of using salt to cure meats dates back to the Roman empire nearly 2,000 years ago like for salumi such as prosciutto.”

So that tells us a little, but what do you mean “all aspects?”

“This is inclusive of the animal’s organs as well as its more traditional sources of meat like the hindquarters and underbelly. The development of this practice came from the desire to not let a single portion of the animal go to waste. Instead of using only the “good” portions of meat, butchers and cooks were able to practice the art that became known as charcuterie.”

Oh. I see. Well then.

History aside, don’t be intimated by these complex looking edible works of art, I’ve gathered some helpful TikTok videos to get you started in the right direction with your Charcuterie Boards.

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