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If you’re looking for something to nibble while you watch the coronation, how about this combination to make a great celebratory charcuterie platter: Prosciutto: A high-quality, thinly sliced Italian ham with a delicate flavor. Salami: A dry-cured sausage with a variety of spices and flavors. Consider including several types, such as pepperoni, soppressata, and finocchiona….

“Charcuterie from Scratch” by Tim Hayward is an exceptional book that delves into the art of preserving and curing meat. With detailed instructions and clear photographs, Hayward takes the reader on a journey through the history and techniques of charcuterie. One of the things that sets this book apart is Hayward’s approach to the subject…

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious beginner, having the right tools can make all the difference when it comes to making your own delicious charcuterie creations. In this article, we explore the top 5 must-have charcuterie-making tools, from grinders to slicers and everything in between. Whether you’re looking to make your own sausages,…

The Charcuterie Board ‘Summer of Charcuterie’ is not only the largest independent review of UK cured meats, but is now the only dedicated charcuterie award event in the country. Every year since it started it has seen hundreds of products from TCB producer members sent in to the ‘free to enter’ event for a panel…

In what will be a regular feature, we hear from some of our producers ‘in their own words’ – Over to Rob Levitt of Publican Quality Meats I started in this business washing dishes. I was a musician with bills to pay and got a job in a deli/grocery as a dishwasher and eventually a…

It seems fitting that our first newsletter should extend some much-deserved recognition to the work of Duchy Charcuterie and its owner/operator, Marc Dennis. We say this because of the incredible consistency with which Duchy Charcuterie products have received glowing reviews, and endless accolades, including in our own Summer of Charcuterie reviews over the years.  2022…