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    42 of the Best Homemade Charcuterie Board Ingredients

    Published: Sep 6, 2018 · Modified: Apr 3, 2023 by sandi · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    One of the things that I love about charcuterie boards is that they are just so easy. All of the ingredients can be store-bought, and that alone is a huge time-saver. But sometimes it's nice, too, to add a homemade touch to your board. That's why today I'm sharing 42 of the best homemade charcuterie board ingredients that I could find on the internet.

    If you missed my last post, 13 Charcuterie Board Ideas for Entertaining, check it out for already-put-together-for-you boards that you can recreate at home!

    This post may contain affiliate links which means that if you make a purchase through one of these links, I may earn a small commission -- at no extra cost to you. See my Privacy Policy for more information.

    Table of Contents

    • What is a charcuterie board?
    • What to put on a charcuterie board
    • Homemade Charcuterie Board Ingredients
    • 42 of the Best Homemade Charcuterie Board Ingredients

    What is a charcuterie board?

    Charcuterie is the French word for cured meats like salami, prosciutto, and even pepperoni. A charcuterie board is an arrangement of cured meats, cheeses, and condiments that lets your guests DIY their own appetizer.

    If you're just getting started with charcuterie, you can use a serving platter or a baking sheet that you own. But if you're ready to up your charcuterie game, check out these 12 best charcuterie boards for sale online!

    What to put on a charcuterie board

    You can put all kinds of ingredients on your charcuterie board, but here are my suggestions for a well-rounded board:

    • 2-3 meats: salami, ham, prosciutto, copocollo, pepperoni
    • 2-3 cheeses: 1 hard (like cheddar or gouda), 1 soft (like brie or goat cheese), and 1 special (like gorgonzola or a flavored cheese)
    • 1-2 condiments, dips, or spreads
    • 1 brine-y ingredient like olives or pickles
    • Fillers: nuts, fruits (apples, grapes, and pears work well), or chocolates

    Want a printable charcuterie template? Download my Charcuterie Cheatsheet below!

    Homemade Charcuterie Board Ingredients

    Making something homemade for your charcuterie board gives it just that special touch to take it over the top. And there are all kinds of things you can make -- jams, chutneys, dips, spreads, homemade crackers or bread, spiced nuts -- the possibilities are endless.

    Remember, though, that the best thing about charcuterie boards is that they are easy -- you can buy most all of the ingredients. So just because I'm sharing these recipes, don't go overboard and try to make everything homemade on your board. Just pick 1-2 things to give it that je-ne-sais-quoi.

    Ready for the recipes? Here they are!

    Jams/Chutneys

     

    jar of cranberry chutney

    Cranberry Salsa by The Welcoming Table
    Fig and Ruby Port Jam by What a Girl Eats
    Cranberry Apple Chutney from Savoring the Good
    Tomato Jam from Savoring the Good
    Easy Fig Jam from Foodal
    Bacon Peach Jam from Striped Spatula
    Spicy Fig Orange Microwave Jam from Simply Recipes
    Apple and Carmelized Onion Chutney from Mother Would Know
    Slow Cooker Apple Chutney from Natural Kitchen Adventures
    Spiced Plum Chutney from Jamie Oliver
    Cherry Chutney from Pooks Pantry
    Strawberry Balsamic Jam from Cook with Manali

    Dips/Spreads 

    cracker with pate, pickles, and mustard

    Homemade Hummus from The Welcoming Table
    Madou's Pate de Campagne from Garlic and Zest
    Baba Ganoush from Eating Richly
    Olive Tapenade from Lemon Tree Dwelling
    Beet Hummus from Little Sunny Kitchen
    Meyer Lemon Tapenade   from Delicious Table
    Sweet Hot Mustard Sauce from A Family Feast
    Habanero Beer Mustard from The Chunky Chef

    Crackers/Breads 

    metal container of homemade rosemary crackers

    Homemade Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers from Tikkido 
    Charcuterie Board Pita Chips from My Kitchen Love
    Crispy Italian Breadsticks from The Gunny Sack
    Olive Oil Herb Crackers by A Sweet Pea Chef
    Almond Flour Crackers from A Life of Happenstance 
    Savory Shortbread Pesto Parmesan Basil Crackers from Tikkido 
    Homemade Rustic Crackers from Catch My Party
    Homemade Ritz Crackers from Cupcake Project
    Homemade Wheat Crackers from Little House Living
    Easy Crusty Baguettes from King Arthur
    Herb and Cheese Grissini from A Shaggy Dough Story
    Rosemary Fig and Nut Gluten-free Bread from Nourish and Nestle 

    Nuts 

    white bowl of roasted almonds

    Rosemary Roasted Almonds from What a Girl Eats
    Sweet Spicy and Salty Pecans from Moore or Less Cooking
    Mixed Nuts with Za'atar Spice from Healing Tomato
    Spicy Maple Rosemary Roasted Nuts from Flavor the Moments
    Sriracha Roasted Nuts from Eat Healthy, Eat Happy
    Chai Spiced Nuts from Cookin' Canuck
    Caramel Walnuts from Kitchen @ Hoskins
    Brown Sugar Candied Walnuts from In Katrina's Kitchen
    Buffalo Spiced Nuts from Cooking with Janica
    Balsamic Spiced Nuts from Food Fashion Party

    With all of these recipes, now you have no excuse not to make a charcuterie board! What are you going to try first? Tell me in the comments!

    Don't forget to download your FREE Charcuterie Cheatsheet!

    If you love charcuterie, check out these posts:

    13 Charcuterie Boards for Easy Entertaining

    The Best Charcuterie Boards for Sale on Amazon and Etsy

    Chocolate and Cheese Charcuterie Board

    42 of the Best Homemade Charcuterie Board Ingredients

    More Charcuterie

    • There are three pictures. On the top left, there is a jar filled with charcuterie ingredients. On the top right is a dip in the shape of a football surrounded by various charcuterie ingredients. On the bottom is a typical charcuterie spread with crackers, cheese, fruit, and a jam.
      27 Unique Charcuterie Board Ideas for Easy Entertaining
    • There are three pictures. The top left is a rectangular wooden charcuterie board. The top right is a round wooden charcuterie board with the word, "gather" printed on it. The bottom picture is a slate charcuterie board with the letter B engraved on it.
      Best Charcuterie Boards For Sale on Amazon and Etsy

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    Comments

    1. Lynn B Spencer

      September 06, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Hi Sandi, I am pinning this post as we LOVE a charcuterie board in our home. Thanks for including my fig and nut bread...I know you and your readers will love it.

      Have a great day my friend.

      Hugs, Lynn

      Reply
      • sandi

        September 07, 2018 at 7:56 pm

        You're welcome, Lynn! It will be a great option for anyone eating gluten-free.

        Reply
    2. Andrea

      September 07, 2018 at 5:58 pm

      Excellent roundup post. I’m always looking for these kind of recipes!

      Reply
      • sandi

        September 07, 2018 at 7:55 pm

        Great -- hope you try some of them, Andrea.

        Reply
    3. Jill

      September 14, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      Can't wait to try this out sometime soon!

      Reply
      • sandi

        September 15, 2018 at 8:54 am

        Take a picture when you do!

        Reply
    4. Healing Tomato

      September 18, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Thank you so much for including my Mixed Nuts recipe. I love your site and you have done an AMAZING job of bringing together so many wonderful dishes. 🙂

      Reply
      • sandi

        September 20, 2018 at 10:49 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    5. Ceri Jones

      September 23, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      Such a useful post! Going to look at this next time I'm putting together a charcuterie board!

      Reply
      • sandi

        September 24, 2018 at 9:40 am

        Great, Ceri!

        Reply
    6. Amy young

      July 03, 2019 at 8:07 am

      We are doing a grazing table for my son’s wedding reception....170 people....can you suggest how many lbs of meats to buy? Or is their a formula per person.. thanks. I love this post

      Reply
      • sandi

        July 03, 2019 at 8:20 am

        Hi, Amy. I love that you're doing a grazing table for your son's wedding! If the grazing table is functioning as a meal, I'd suggest 3-4 ounces of meat per person so 35 lbs (if you're leaning towards 3 ounces) or 45 lbs (if you're leaning towards 4), depending on how much "buffer" you want to have. Also, you might want to limit the types of meat to 2-3 because everyone will want to sample them all. 🙂 Hope it goes well!

        Reply
    7. Lynn

      July 10, 2019 at 10:22 pm

      I read through all of your posts on charcuterie and at the end it says download the charcuterie cheat sheet below, but I haven't been able to find it. Is it located somewhere else?

      Reply
      • sandi

        July 11, 2019 at 6:24 am

        Hi, Lynn. I'm so sorry you're having trouble finding it! There should be a colored box on each of the charcuterie posts where you can sign up for it. There is also a box at the very top of the page where you can enter your info to get it. Shoot me an email if you keep having trouble!

        Reply
    8. Laura Martin

      October 21, 2020 at 7:42 am

      Enjoyed this Pin. Looking forward to the “cheat sheet” . I actually build the boards for charcuterie/cheese boards and look forward to new ideas. Thanks!

      Reply
      • sandi

        August 10, 2022 at 11:51 am

        Hope it helps!

        Reply
    9. Raette Layman

      February 10, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      Is it ok to put shrimp on my board with the meats, cheeses, etc.?

      Reply
      • sandi

        August 10, 2022 at 11:45 am

        Hmm...I think I would put them in a bowl, Raette, just to be safe.

        Reply
        • Rhonda

          November 06, 2022 at 10:36 pm

          Some folks have shellfish allergy so stay away from placing shrimp on board with other items.

          Reply
    10. Manali

      December 15, 2022 at 3:20 am

      Enjoyed this Pin. Looking forward to the “cheat sheet” . I actually build the boards for charcuterie/cheese boards and look forward to new ideas. Thanks!

      Reply

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