What is Charcuterie?

Charcuterie is a French word for cooked meats usually served as an appetizer with cheeses and the tastes can be enhanced by smoking the meats and cheeses first.

Meaning of the Word 'Charcuterie'

The word charcuterie derives from two separate French words, chair, meaning flesh, and cuit, which means cooked. It's been around since at least the 15th century as a way of preserving meats before the days of refrigeration.

How to Serve Charcuterie

Charcuterie is a dish meant for sharing. While you can use a simple board, you can truly impress guests with specialized wine-themed charcuterie boards, handcrafted serving trays, or even bourbon-themed boards. For a truly personal touch, mention that you paired the board with your own homemade wheated bourbon.

Improve Your Charcuterie Board with Smoke

The best way to make your board stand out is by smoking the meats and cheeses yourself. Using a Foghat Smoking Cloche Set allows you to infuse natural wood flavors in minutes.

Experiment with different flavors to find your perfect match. Try smoking salami or Swiss cheese with Bourbon Resurrection Smoking Fuel or give sharp cheddar a rugged profile using Sweet Texas Mesquite Smoking Fuel.

by Mike Gerrard

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