{"id":3458,"date":"2023-10-19T03:00:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T03:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/3-principles-of-cheese-and-charcuterie-pairing-perfection\/"},"modified":"2023-10-19T03:00:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T03:00:05","slug":"3-principles-of-cheese-and-charcuterie-pairing-perfection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sutyo.com\/tr\/3-principles-of-cheese-and-charcuterie-pairing-perfection\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Principles of Cheese and Charcuterie Pairing Perfection"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Charcuterie Cheese Board<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cheese and charcuterie are delicious on their own, but when combined, often with another ingredient (think dried fruit, chocolate or mustard) Charcuterie Director for Columbus<\/a>, Evan Inada says you might experience what he calls \u201cthe perfect bite.\u201d Charcuterie boards can have cheese on them, and cheese boards can have charcuterie on them, yet for all their ease, when it comes to assembling a board, do you worry or wonder which cheese to pair with which meat? The short answer is that you really can\u2019t go wrong by simply selecting a smattering of your favorite salami, cured meats, and cheese. There are, however, a few tips you can follow to ensure thoughtful pairings that will elevate your next cheeseboard.<\/p>\n

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What is Charcuterie?<\/h2>\n
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Charcuterie photo credit Alex Guillaume<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Like cheese, charcuterie making is an ancient method of preservation. Dry cured meats, or salumi, are salted and air-dried whole muscle pieces of meat, and are often served thinly sliced. The meat tends to be lean, salty, and mild in flavor, and may also be smoked. Salame are sausages, which are ground meat that are stuffed in casing, which is an efficient method to use the most of every bit of meat. The texture of salami ranges from hard to soft, lean, or fatty. The flavors vary depending on the meat source, such as pork, beef, duck, boar, and venison, as well as aromatics, such as wine, garlic, fennel, herbs, chili, and truffle. With such variety, it helps to have a few charcuterie and cheese pairing tips that will complement and enhance their flavors and provide a well-balanced tasting experience.<\/p>\n

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Bayonne ham<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What Grows Together Goes Together<\/h2>\n

Choose cheese and charcuterie that share a provenance or terroir. Pair an alpine cheese with dried meat from the same region. Chances are that the flavors of the meat and milk sourced from animals that roam the same meadows will be harmonious when eaten together. \u201cA very classic cheese pairing with Bayonne ham<\/a> is to use a fresh sheep cheese,\u201d says charcuterie expert and Chef Aur\u00e9lien Dufour of Dufour Gourmet<\/a>. \u201cThe Bayonne ham is from the Basque region, so it is often paired with sheep cheese from the region and especially the Ossau d\u2019Iraty<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Opposites Attract<\/h2>\n
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Columbus Charcuterie board<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Choose contrasting flavors and textures for balance. Pair supple, floral slices of air-dried ham with an aged, nutty, hard cheese. Or balance a sweet and creamy cheese with a hard aromatic salami. Inada recommends pairing a Finocchiona <\/a>with fresh mozzarella<\/a>, so \u201cthe creaminess, sweetness, and herbaciousness all come in to play\u201d or to pair a smoky chorizo <\/a>with a Spanish Mahon <\/a>or Manchego <\/a>for \u201csmoky, savory, sweet\u201d contrast.<\/p>\n

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Presentation Matters<\/h2>\n

Don\u2019t forget that we also eat with our eyes. \u201cInclude different diameter sizes of salame with a variety in texture and color,\u201d recommends Inada. Use a combination of salami and cured meat. Pre-slice some of the sausages, or partially slice and provide a knife for guests to slice. Choose a variety of cheese shapes, such as wedges, blocks, rounds, and choose a variety of colors as well, such as orange, blue, and bloomy white.<\/p>\n

And finally, don\u2019t overthink. Select cheese and meats that appeal to your palate and you like to eat. It\u2019s a great starting point and always a good choice.<\/p>\n

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Pairing Examples:<\/h2>\n
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Calabrese & Gouda<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Calabrese <\/a>and aged Gouda<\/a><\/h3>\n

The medium-grind salami spiced with crushed pepper is complemented by the smooth, caramel notes of an aged Gouda.<\/p>\n

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Serrano & Etorki<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Serrano <\/a>Ham and Etorki<\/a><\/h3>\n

Salty, nutty J\u00e1mon serrano complements the grassy, nuttiness of a smooth Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es sheep\u2019s milk cheese, such as Etorki.<\/p>\n

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Saucisson & Triple Creme<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Saucisson Sec<\/a> and French Triple Cr\u00e8me Germain<\/a><\/h3>\n

A dry French salami seasoned with garlic and black pepper pairs with the soft and creamy triple cr\u00e8me Germain, providing a contrast in textures and shared provenance.<\/p>\n

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Chorizo & Manchego<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chorizo Iberico<\/a> and aged Manchego<\/a><\/h3>\n

A hard, salty Manchego stands up to the robust and spicy chorizo.<\/p>\n

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Prosciutto & Parmigiano Reggiano<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prosciutto di Parma<\/a> and Parmigiano-Reggiano<\/a><\/h3>\n

This traditional pairing exemplifies \u201cwhat grows together goes together.\u201d In addition, the texture and flavors of mild, sweet-salty, and supple prosciutto slices are balanced by crumbly shards of piquant Parmigiano-Reggiano, speckled with salt crystals.<\/p>\n

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Gorgonzola & Bresaola<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bresaola <\/a>and Gorgonzola Dolce<\/a><\/h3>\n

Beef and blue cheese are a classic pairing, including on a charcuterie and cheese board. Sweet, tangy, and mild Gorgonzola dolce complements the mild, sweetness of the lean beef.<\/p>\n

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Columbus tasting board<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking for a super easy way to pair cheese and charcuterie? Columbus has put together a truly impressive selection called the Columbus Charcuterie Tasting Board<\/a>, designed to allow you to mix and match and create a board for entertaining. Available through Walmart, it includes a variety of cured meats and cheeses (white Cheddar and Sartori Merlot BellaVitano) as well as other accompaniments including fig spread, olives, corn nuts and peanut butter cups.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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