The ultimate guide to creating a tasting board worthy of the finest tables with our premium LAKOUM selection.
The Charcuterie Selection
The Essentials (for 6-8 people):
- LAKOUM Truffle Dry Sausage (the prestige)
- LAKOUM Comté PDO Dry Sausage (the audacity)
- LAKOUM Espelette Pepper Veal Coppa (the finesse)
- LAKOUM Spicy Chorizo (the character)
Recommended quantities: Allow 80-100g of charcuterie per person for an aperitif, 150g for a full meal.
Accompaniments
Cheeses (3-4 varieties):
- 18-month Comté (pairs well with our Comté Sausage)
- Brie de Meaux (creamy sweetness)
- Fresh goat cheese (freshness)
- Bleu d'Auvergne (intensity)
Breads and crackers:
- Sliced traditional baguette
- Walnut bread
- Plain crackers
- Grissini
Condiments and garnishes:
- Fig jam
- Chestnut honey
- Gherkins
- Green and black olives
- Dried fruits (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts)
- Fresh fruits (grapes, fresh figs)
The Art of Presentation
Step 1: Choose your board
Opt for a large wooden board (40-50 cm), a slate, or a marble platter. The board should be large enough to avoid a "cramped" look.
Step 2: Arrange the charcuterie
Start with the main pieces (whole sausages or half-slices). Arrange them diagonally to create movement. Fold or roll the Coppa and Chorizo slices to add volume.
Step 3: Add the cheeses
Place the cheeses in different areas of the board. Alternate textures (hard, creamy, veined) and shapes (slices, cubes, portions).
Step 4: Fill the gaps
Fill in the empty spaces with dried fruits, olives, gherkins. Add touches of color with grapes and fresh figs. Arrange the bread around the board.
Step 5: Finishing touches
Add a few sprigs of fresh rosemary or thyme for fragrance and aesthetics. Arrange small cheese knives and toothpicks.
Wine Pairings
- Truffle Sausage: Côtes du Rhône red, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Comté Sausage: Vin jaune du Jura, Chardonnay
- Espelette Coppa: Provence Rosé, Tavel
- Spicy Chorizo: Rioja, craft beer
Chef's Tips
- Temperature: Take charcuterie and cheeses out 30 minutes before serving
- Tasting order: Start with mild flavors, finish with more intense ones
- Quantities: Better too much than not enough - plan generously
- Timing: Prepare the board 1 hour before guests arrive
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