How much charcuterie do I need for 6 people?
Chef's answer
If Charcuterie (cured meat) is being provided as an appetizer, 3 oz of meat per person is sufficient. 6 oz per person when the charcuterie is the main course..
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2 hoursHow long can a charcuterie board sit out? You should plan to leave your grazing board out at room temperature for no more than 2 hours.
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four hoursTo keep yourself safe from bacterial growth or spoilage, you should only keep cheese out for four hours, according to Adam Brock, director of food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance at Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
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2 ounces of charcuterie per person. It's pretty rich. If you're doing it for a cocktail party, where the charcuterie is the majority of the food people are eating, you're going to double the amount of meat and serve it with plenty of bread. So about 5 ounces per person.
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If Charcuterie (cured meat) is being provided as an appetizer, 3 oz of meat per person is sufficient. 6 oz per person when the charcuterie is the main course..
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Charcuterie boards should generally incorporate sweet, savory, salty, and spicy items for a truly balanced experience. Here are some examples: Sweet. Fruit (fresh and dried): grapes, strawberries, dates, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, figs, etc.
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3-5 daysDo - Keep it Fresh Buy within 3-5 days of when you plan to enjoy. Purchase whole if you won't be enjoying it immediately..
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Whole-Muscle Cuts Whole-muscle cuts of meat are shaved into slices that can be thick (good for sandwiches) or paper-thin (a better choice for charcuterie boards). Common examples are lomo de cerdo, a cured pork tenderloin ** often just called lomo, and bresaola, beef tenderloin that's been air-dried and salted.
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