Jar-cuterie
The make-ahead appetizer of champions, this jar-cuterie recipe has all your favorite charcuterie ingredients, tossed up and served right in a jar.
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Servings
Ingredients
Meats and Cheeses
- 3 oz salami, chopped
- 3 oz soppressata, chopped
- 3 oz prosciutto, torn into small pieces
- 3 oz aged cheddar, cubed
- 3 oz gouda, cubed
- 3 oz manchego, cubed
The Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup cornichons, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
- 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 green apple, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
Dressings
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp coarse or whole-grain mustard
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Pinch of salt, to taste
- 1-2 tsp honey (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Chop everything up! Start by chopping your charcuterie meats, cheeses, sun-dried tomatoes, Castelvetrano olives, cornichons, walnuts, and green apple into small, bite-sized pieces. You want everything roughly the same size so you get a little bit of everything in each bite!
- Combine. Add the chopped meats, cheeses, and mix-ins to a large mixing bowl along with the freshly torn basil.
- Make the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, coarse mustard, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. For a touch of sweetness, add a drizzle of honey. Fresh thyme is another delicious addition!
- Toss it all together. Pour the dressing over the charcuterie mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Jar it up! Divide the mixture evenly among three clean, 19-oz Weck jars. Seal and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve and enjoy! When you're ready for happy hour, either spoon the mixture into a cute serving bowl or serve it straight from the jars with cocktail picks! I love pairing this with crackers, crostini, or slices of toasted baguette.