CHARCUTERIE CLUB
Summer calls for a board that's built to graze. This month's Charcuterie Club leans into the full Italian salumi tradition — from silky prosciutto to fiery Nduja — with breadsticks and a bright vegetable antipasto to keep things moving.
This month
Tempesta Nduja
Spicy, spreadable pork salumi from Calabria. The most assertive thing on this board — use it as a condiment, not a centerpiece. Spread thin on a breadstick and let the heat build.
Sliced Prosciutto
Delicate, sweet, and paper-thin. The counterpoint to the Nduja. Drape over a breadstick or eat on its own — it needs nothing else.
Genoa Salami — Sliced Coin Pack
Classic and approachable. Mild, garlicky, and the anchor of any charcuterie spread. The one everyone reaches for first.
Mild Soppressata — Sliced Coin Pack
Coarser and more rustic than the Genoa. Slightly sweet with a firm bite. Stack it, fold it, or eat it flat.
Pepper Patè (Sweet)
Bright and sweet — the vegetable note this board needs. Spread on a breadstick between bites of salumi to reset the palate.
Mixed Chargrilled Vegetables
Smoky, oily, and deeply savory. The antipasto element. Serve alongside the meats as a board component, not an afterthought.
Mini Chunky Breadsticks with E.V.O.O.
Crisp and clean with good olive oil flavor. The neutral vehicle for everything else on this board.
Mini Chunky Breadsticks with Chili Pepper
A little heat, a lot of crunch. Pair with the milder salumi to add contrast.
How it eats
Bold, meaty, and built for sharing. This is an aperitivo board — best with a cold glass of something sparkling and no agenda.
Two Ways to Build This Board
The Italian Spread Fan the salumi across a board in overlapping rows — prosciutto, Genoa, Soppressata. Add the chargrilled vegetables in a small bowl. Set out both breadstick varieties and the Pepper Patè. Nduja goes in a small ramekin with a spreader.
The Progression Bite Build a single bite in order: E.V.O.O. breadstick → fold of prosciutto → thin smear of Nduja → finish with a chargrilled vegetable. Four components, one perfect bite.
Notes
- Serve Nduja at room temperature — it spreads much easier
- Prosciutto is best eaten within 1–2 days of opening
- Chili breadsticks pair best with the milder Genoa and Soppressata
- Chargrilled vegetables can be served straight from the jar
last month
Genoa Salami Coins
Mild, garlicky, snack‑ready slices
Mild Soppressata Coins
Savory with gentle spice
Italian Market Pepperoni
Bold, familiar cured flavor
Finocchiona Chub
Fennel‑forward with aromatic depth
Sliced Prosciutto (small)
Silky, lightly salted cured ham
Jalapeño Stuffed Olives
Briny with mild heat
Spanish Cocktail Mix
Lightly seasoned crunchy mix
Parmesan & Pecorino Crostini
Savory crackers for meats
How it eats
Balanced and approachable. Lighter formats, clean seasoning.
Pairing / board notes
- Start with prosciutto, finish with chubs
- Slice thinner than usual for warm weather
- Use olives early to reset palate
- Snack‑forward layout works best