Whether your charcuterie board is intended as an appetizer before dinner or a grazing-all-night situation, there’s no doubt that a good cheese board makes a major impact at a gathering. I’ve loved good cheese for as long as I can remember, and it’s an indulgence that never gets old.
Fortunately for me, charcuterie has never been hotter thanks to all the gorgeous boards floating around social media. As with any trending dish, it’s always better to get an expert’s take on what makes the best cheese for charcuterie—not to mention, insights on game-changing pairings. On this mission, I connected with Sarah McIntosh, chef-owner of Épicerie in Austin, to talk all things elevated snacking.
Executive Chef-owner of Épicerie in Austin TX, Sarah McIntosh brings the simplicity of her beloved French-Louisiana fare together with seasonal offerings that keep her patrons pleasantly surprised. After years of success and the restaurant surviving the pandemic, it evolved from a grocery & cafe into a bistro, bar & boulangerie.
An Expert Shares the Best Cheeses for Charcuterie
When assembling the perfect charcuterie board, selecting the best cheese is an art. In this guide, we’ll explore McIntosh’s expert recommendations for selecting the best cheese for charcuterie, along with additional considerations for flavor pairings and lesser-known cheese picks. Whether you’re a charcuterie novice or simply drawn in by all of the hype, prepare yourself to dive.
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