Majestic Venison Charcuterie Board (Printable Version)

Luxurious venison board with cured meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, and honey for festive occasions.

# Components:

→ Cured Meats

01 - 4.2 oz sliced cured venison (venison bresaola or smoked)
02 - 2.8 oz wild boar salami
03 - 2.8 oz duck breast prosciutto

→ Cheeses

04 - 3.5 oz aged Comté, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz goat cheese log, sliced
06 - 2.8 oz blue cheese, crumbled

→ Fresh & Dried Fruits

07 - 1 small bunch red grapes
08 - 1 small pear, thinly sliced
09 - 1.75 oz dried figs, halved
10 - 1 oz dried cranberries

→ Nuts & Accompaniments

11 - 1.4 oz toasted walnuts
12 - 1.4 oz marcona almonds
13 - 2 tablespoons wildflower honey
14 - 2 tablespoons fig jam
15 - Cornichons and pickled onions, to taste
16 - Assorted olives

→ Bread & Crackers

17 - 1 fresh baguette, sliced
18 - 3.5 oz artisanal seed crackers

# Method Steps:

01 - Place sliced venison, wild boar salami, and duck prosciutto attractively on a large wooden board or platter.
02 - Group the aged Comté, goat cheese, and blue cheese in separate clusters spaced evenly among the meats.
03 - Distribute red grapes, pear slices, dried figs, and dried cranberries throughout the board to fill spaces.
04 - Sprinkle toasted walnuts and marcona almonds around the platter for texture and flavor contrast.
05 - Place small bowls of wildflower honey, fig jam, assorted olives, cornichons, and pickled onions alongside.
06 - Arrange sliced baguette and seed crackers on the side or around the board for easy access.
07 - Add fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme as a decorative and aromatic enhancement if desired.
08 - Serve immediately at room temperature to allow flavors to fully develop and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant and luxurious presentation
  • Gluten-Free if gluten-free breads/crackers are used
02 -
  • Substitute with other cured game meats or traditional charcuterie if venison is unavailable
  • For a gluten-free platter use gluten-free crackers and breads
03 -
  • Use a variety of textures and colors for visual appeal
  • Arrange items in clusters to encourage sampling
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