Make a Thanksgiving charcuterie board for your next holiday gathering. This appetizer tray is filled with plenty of meats and cheeses, plus your favorite seasonal flavors like pecans, cranberry sauce, and apple butter.
12ouncescured meatsthin sliced sausage, pepperoni, capicola, prosciutto, ham, etc.
20ouncescheesea variety of hard and soft cheeses work best
Crackers and bread
8ouncescrackers
1thin baguette
Spreads and seasonal extras
4ouncesapple butteror honey
4ouncescranberry sauce
8ouncesgreen olivesor pickles
6ouncescandied pecans
8ounceschocolate covered pretzelsor other seasonal candy
Fresh produce
16ouncesseedless red grapes
16ouncesbaby carrots
4ouncesapple chips
Instructions
Line a half baking sheet or large wooden cutting board with parchment paper.
Add meats and cheeses to board. Slice hard cheeses beforehand, and include a serving knife with soft cheeses (if using a wheel of brie, warm in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, then top with one of the jams in step 4). Fold thin sliced meats into halves or quarters for added visual appeal.
Thinly slice your baguette, lightly toast the slices, and add along with your crackers to the board.
Add jars of apple butter and cranberry sauce to the board. Pour nuts, pretzels, and pickles/olives into serving dishes and add to board.
Cut grape vines into small portions, making it easy for guests to pick up one small bunch at a time. Use produce to fill in any gaps and small spaces you find around the board.
These ingredients are suggestions - add your favorites and customize your own board to suit your tastes. Enjoy!
Notes
Not all of the items listed will fit onto your board at once. Extra produce/crackers/nuts/cheeses that don't fit can be set aside to refill as needed.
I used a half sheet pan for my board (as shown in the photos), which is 13 inches by 18 inches. Any large wooden cutting board or sheet pan you have on hand will work well. Or, divide your items between two smaller pans/boards.