5 Best Charcuterie Boards of 2024
My list of the 5 Best Charcuterie Boards for 2024 will help you design, create and enjoy the healthiest charcuterie board for your next get together. They can be customized to your personal favorite selections from your local grocery store or order online from any of the options from my article Best Online Grocery Delivery.
Why Are Charcuterie Boards So Popular?
Charcuterie boards first became popular in France in the 15th century. These decorative patterns of fancy meats and cheese have become increasingly popular on social media. From holidays to weddings to office parties, charcuterie boards are great decorative appetizers that satisfy all guests. These combination platters are great for bigger groups as well as to split between two people!Charcuterie boards have also become more and more popular for their aesthetic value. Many people enjoy putting these platters together as a crafty and fun do-it-yourself project. They have also become common pictures to post on social media because of their attractive and artistic nature.
How Do You Pronounce Charcuterie?
When telling people about the platters that I’ve been putting together, I find myself stumbling over the word “charcuterie.” The word “charcuterie” is French and refers to a platter of cured meats or cold cuts and cheese. Pronounced “shar-coot-ery,” the concept of the board has evolved overtime to be artistic and extravagant displays of all sorts of foods.
The great thing about charcuterie platters is the fact that you can mix and match the ingredients as much as you like! There are a wide variety of cured meats and even more variations of cheese that you can use.
5 Best Charcuterie Boards of 2024
Below is my list of the 5 Best Charcuterie Boards of 2024. Select from this variety of the best charcuterie boards of 2024. They range from marble, wood, and marble with wood. The sizes also range from 12 x 6 to 16 x 11 depending on what your planning to do with your board choose the size that works best for you.
12 x 6 Marble Slate and Wood Charcuterie Board
15 x 12 Real Bamboo Wood Charcuterie Board
12 x 16 Marble Charcuterie Board from Homeries
13 x 13 Bamboo Charcuterie Board from Boltlink
16 x 11 Bamboo Charcuterie Board
How Do You Make a Cheap Charcuterie Board?
The great thing about these boards is that you can be as creative and selective with your ingredients as you’d like! For cheaper options you might consider looking for fruits and vegetables that are currently in-season. Although I felt that strawberries and grapes would add that bright red for Valentine’s Day, you can substitute them for sliced apples or other more inexpensive fruits.
How do you make a Healthy Charcuterie Board?
I decided to use gluten-free ingredients on many of my boards. Also, lots of veggies and healthy ingredients will complete the ingredient list. However, feel free to make substitutions wherever you see fit! Here is how I made my Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board and my healthy Easter Charcuterie Board.
Here’s my video making the Easter Charcuterie Board:
I hope you can find a favorite from my list of the 5 Best Charcuterie Boards of 2024. They are all great quality and have positive reviews. If you have some thoughts or questions, please leave below in comments! If you are looking for some great cheese knives, check out my article here Best Cheese Knives for Charcuterie.
Hello there! This is actually my first time hearing about charcuterie boards. I am actually glad you took the time to introduce and explain for those who are hearing about it for the first time. I definitely had no idea how to pronounce the word. I also had no idea that there were so many styles to choose from. I might have to get one when I start earning more income. Thanks for creating this post!
This is definitely the first time I heard about this topic. I am also happy you mentioned fruits like strawberries and apples. I am diabetic and so I am always looking for ways to control diabetes and also to ease the boredom of sometimes eating the same foods.
I love how these boards can be used to appeal to our tastebuds and we can still keep it healthy. Much appreciated.
Loved this article.
I had never heard of Charcuterie Boards before reading this article.
The funny thing is, I have been making attractive meat-‘n’ cheese platters or veggie trays for years not realizing there was a fancy name.
I used to make a fruit and veggie tray to leave out for my kids when they were sick with colds and flu.
They didn’t feel like eating but would pick away at these platters I set out.
They usually ate everything but didn’t feel overwhelmed by having to eat a meal.
Thanks for giving it a name and some new trays to try out.
I always feel fancy using words like “charcuterie.” I did know how to pronounce it, but I definitely have to double check how to spell it!
I love all the bamboo charcuterie boards. They look great and are sustainable for the environment too.
Most of my meal prepping these days aims to be kid friendly. Do you have any recommendations for making kid friendly charcuterie boards?
@Leah thanks for stopping by. I’ve been thinking of publishing a recipe for a kids charcuterie board….now you nudged me to do it sooner. So coming soon a kid friendly charcuterie board!! Be sure to check out my Easter board too..https://healthyfoodieonline.com/easter-charcuterie-board/
I love charcuterie boards! Thank you for such great information and inspiration with all of your articles on this topic. I really enjoy reading your articles and I always learn so much. I don’t typically think of all the fine details but having quality products and the correct utensils can make all the difference! I’m excited to get a nice board and looking at the real bamboo wood board with cheese knives and essential tools.
Thank you!
@Lori I really like the bamboo boards too but some people prefer the marble. The marble is a bit easier to clean too.
Hi Alyse,
I love charcuterie boards, and your article comes at the right time when I search online to make one for our party next month. From your sharing, I might pick up the marble one, which looks chic.
Your tip to use gluten-free ingredients or veggies to make a healthy board worth a try too. Thanks for sharing many creative ideas to prepare this, and I can’t wait to see the joy and happiness when my friends see what I make for the party.
Cheers,
Matt
@Matt thanks and I’m glad you enjoyed my article of the 5 Best Charcuterie Boards of 2021. Have you seen my other article, Best Cheese Knives for Charcuterie?