Reindeer Charcuterie Platter (Print View)

A Nordic platter with smoked reindeer, aged cheeses, pickled mushrooms, and lingonberry jam.

# Components:

→ Cured Meats

01 - 5.3 oz thinly sliced smoked reindeer
02 - 3.5 oz reindeer salami, sliced

→ Cheeses

03 - 3.5 oz aged Gouda, sliced
04 - 3.5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
05 - 3.5 oz soft goat cheese, cut into rounds

→ Accompaniments

06 - 3.5 oz pickled mushrooms
07 - 3.5 oz lingonberry jam
08 - 2.1 oz cornichons
09 - 1.4 oz whole grain mustard
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 apple, cored and sliced
12 - 1 handful walnuts
13 - 1 handful rye crisps or gluten-free crackers
14 - Fresh dill or microgreens, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Fold or roll the smoked reindeer and reindeer salami and arrange them on a large serving board.
02 - Position the sliced aged Gouda, crumbled blue cheese, and goat cheese rounds separately to allow ample space for serving.
03 - Distribute pickled mushrooms, lingonberry jam, cornichons, whole grain mustard, and thinly sliced red onion in small bowls or clusters around the board.
04 - Fan out apple slices and scatter walnuts between meats and cheeses for balance and texture.
05 - Place rye crisps or gluten-free crackers near the board's edges to facilitate easy access.
06 - Finish by garnishing the platter with fresh dill or microgreens just before presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to assemble with no cooking required.
  • Unique Nordic ingredients bring festive flavor and color.
  • Perfect for guests with gluten-free and sophisticated tastes.
  • Customizable with vegetarian and meat substitute options.
02 -
  • Arrange cured meats in folds or rolls to create volume and texture.
  • Use separate areas for each cheese to facilitate slicing and tasting.
  • Keep condiments in small bowls to avoid mixing flavors unintentionally.
  • Offer both rye crisps and gluten-free crackers to cater to all guests.
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