25 charcuterie recipes

Homemade Italian pepperoni sticks smoked and dried from scratch with beef, anise, allspice, and hot chili peppers. A serious charcuterie project for sausage makers.

Tangy beet cabbage relish cooked with cauliflower, red pepper, onion, mustard seeds, and vinegar. A colorful, old-fashioned condiment for sandwiches, roasts, and charcuterie boards.

Old-fashioned homemade liver bologna with beef liver, potatoes, bacon, and graham flour, boiled in cloth bags. A heritage charcuterie recipe from scratch.

Vegetarian black bean sausage made with pureed beans, diced tofu, fresh corn, and sautéed vegetables set with gelatin. Sliced and served cold for an elegant plant-based charcuterie.

Traditional French farmhouse head cheese (fromage de tete): pork head simmered with vegetables, herbs, and aromatics, then molded with shallots and parsley into a sliceable charcuterie classic.

Classic headcheese simmers pork hocks with onion and sage until the meat falls off the bone, then sets in its own gelatinous cooking liquid. The traditional European charcuterie made simple.

A sweet-tangy homemade champagne mustard made with just four ingredients: champagne vinegar, dry mustard, eggs, and sugar. Cooked in a double boiler until thick and silky, it's a knockout condiment for baked ham and charcuterie.

Pickled cherries with stems on, packed in apple cider vinegar brine sweetened with brown sugar. A cocktail garnish, charcuterie board star, and salad topper that keeps for months.

A layered French terrine of pureed ground chicken, carrot batons, green beans, and black olives baked in a water bath until firm and sliceable. Elegant charcuterie-board worthy fare with a champagne finish.

A rustic French-style venison terrine with pork belly, brandy-soaked cranberries, juniper, and gin. Wrapped in bacon and baked in a water bath for a charcuterie board showstopper.

Classic French country pate with veal, pork, chicken livers, and duck breast marinated in white wine and baked in a terrine. A two-day charcuterie project worth the wait.

Pickled bell pepper strips preserved in a sweet vinegar brine with garlic and pickling salt. Home canning recipe for crunchy, sweet-tart pepper pickles. Perfect for sandwiches, charcuterie, or condiments.

From-scratch breakfast sausage links made with pork, fresh pork fat, sage, thyme, and cracked peppercorns stuffed into natural casings. A charcuterie project that rewards patience with incredible flavor.

Grilled duck and pork sausage crepinettes spiced with cinnamon and cumin, wrapped in caul fat, and served over garlicky wilted kale. A rustic French charcuterie technique with bold, warming flavors.

Pickled peppers or chilies in vinegar brine, with optional olive oil top layer. Versatile pantry preserve for sandwiches, charcuterie, or stir-frys.

Italian marinated sun-dried tomatoes preserved in olive oil with basil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. A homemade antipasto topping for bread, pasta, and charcuterie boards.