A wild-inspired charcuterie with game meats, cheeses, figs, and nuts arranged on a rustic board.
# Components:
→ Game Meats
01 - 4.2 oz venison salami, thinly sliced
02 - 4.2 oz smoked elk sausage, sliced
03 - 3.5 oz wild boar prosciutto, torn into pieces
→ Cheeses
04 - 3.5 oz aged cheddar, cubed
05 - 3.5 oz smoked gouda, sliced
06 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
→ Accompaniments
07 - 3.5 oz dried figs, halved
08 - 2.8 oz mixed nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds)
09 - 2.1 oz cornichons or small pickles
10 - 2.1 oz whole grain mustard
11 - 5.3 oz seedless grapes, washed
12 - 2.1 oz wild berry jam
→ Breads and Crackers
13 - 1 small baguette, sliced
14 - 3.5 oz rustic crackers
→ Garnish
15 - A few clean deer antlers (decorative, optional)
16 - Fresh rosemary sprigs
# Method:
01 - Arrange the deer antlers, if using, on a large, clean wooden board or platter as a dramatic centerpiece.
02 - Neatly fan out the venison salami, smoked elk sausage, and wild boar prosciutto around the antlers.
03 - Position the cheeses in distinct clusters, allowing space to differentiate each variety.
04 - Fill remaining spaces with dried figs, mixed nuts, cornichons, and seedless grapes.
05 - Spoon wild berry jam and whole grain mustard into small ramekins and place them on the board.
06 - Add sliced baguette and rustic crackers to one side of the board or place in a basket beside it.
07 - Decorate with fresh rosemary sprigs to enhance aroma and presentation.
08 - Present immediately, ensuring all components are easily accessible to guests.
