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Every charcuterie board requires the perfect assembly of cured meats, cheeses, oils, olives, and bread or crackers. When preparing for the holidays, create your board with the finest selection of specialty meats and oils. Here are a few must-have items for your charcuterie board.

What to Include in Your Party Charcuterie Board

1. Salame Napoli

Fretta’s Salame Napoli comes from Campania, Italy. This specialty meat is seasoned with hot paprika and chili pepper and studded with whole black peppercorns. It is lightly smoked until it is firm. With its bold, earthy flavor profile, Salame Napoli pairs well with soft Gouda cheese.

2. Cacciatorino Dolce

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This type of salami comes in a smaller form. It is ideal for snacking and stacking during the holidays. Complete with a mild spice and hints of black pepper, nutmeg, garlic, and red wine, Cacciatorino Dolce is simple and full of flavor. This finely ground pork pairs well with JJ International Delicatessen’s Westphalian Ham and fine Italian cheeses.

3. Sweet Soppressata

This naturally sweetened Italian sausage consists of coarse chopped pork with ground pepper and burgundy wine. It is packed with savory flavors and goes well with semi-soft cheese, like creamy Havarti and Muenster. These milder cheeses will enhance the rich taste of the sausage

4. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Kastania Extra Virgin Olive Oil is 100% organic. It is a distinct blend of 80% Koroneiki olives and 20% Athinolia olives. The oil boasts a fresh, distinctive flavor compared to “flowers, tomato leaf, tomato, grass, green almond, and green tomato” by the judges of the 2018 New York International Olive Competition, where it won a gold medal. This delicious Greek product will make the perfect dipping oil for your charcuterie board.

5. Soppressata

Soppressata is a popular spicy salami made with chopped pork, Calabrian spices, and burgundy wine, typically used on sandwiches. You can place it on a cracker or baguette slice with Havarti, Provolone, Asiago, or goat cheese.

 

Stop by JJ International Delicatessen in Port Jervis, NY,  to pick up specialty meats, oils, and cheeses for your holiday charcuterie board. This international market and deli carries an impressive selection of more than 65 imported European meats and cheeses, including Port Jervis’s only source of Fretta’s Italian salame. Take a look at some of their authentic specialty products online or call (845) 858-1142 to place an order.

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