Jarcuterie
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Jarcuterie
Description
This Jarcuterie recipe arranges a variety of Italian-style ingredients in small jars, combining mixed nuts, dried fruits, and cheeses such as gorgonzola and provolone cut into bite-sized squares. Italian cured meats including Calabrese, soppressata, and Genoa salami are folded and skewered along with olives to enhance the layered presentation. Mozzarella string cheese wrapped in salami or prosciutto and crisp breadsticks complete the composition, with optional fresh berries like gooseberries or seedless grapes for garnish.
The flavor profile balances salty, creamy, and sweet elements with crunchy textures highlighted by breadsticks and nuts, making each jar a convenient self-contained snack. The compact packaging also makes this suitable for picnics or personal servings without sharing.
For best textural contrasts, chop pecans slightly larger than other diced ingredients. The jars can be assembled one day ahead except for breadsticks which should be added just before serving to maintain crunch. Variations on the cheeses and meats are possible depending on availability, and alternatives to nuts are suggested for nut allergies. The presentation can be enhanced with ribbons or edible flowers for gifting or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 6 ounces mixed nuts
- 6 ounces dried fruit such as cherries, blueberries, cubed dried apricot
- 12 ounces gorgonzola cut into 1/2-inch squares (see note 1)
- 12 ounces provolone cheese cut into 1/2-inch squares
- 8 olive such as pimento-stuffed, pitted
- 8 lices calabrese salami (see note 2)
- 8 lices Soppressata salami
- 8 lices genoa salami
- 8 mozzarella string cheese wrapped with salami, pepperoni, or prosciutto, sticks
- 8 bread sticks such as grissini, broken in half (see note 3)
- 3 ounces (about 2-3 pieces per jar) gooseberry or seedless grapes, for garnish, optional (see note 4)
Instructions
- Making an assembly line with 8 (4-ounce) jars, add 2 tablespoons of mixed nuts to each jar. Next, add 2 tablespoons of dried fruit to each of the jars. Divide each of the cheeses evenly among the jars.
- Skewer an olive on to a 6-inch skewer. To skewer the meat, fold one slice of Calabrese in half, and then in half again, then pierce with skewer. Repeat with a slice of soppresata and a slice of Genoa salami. Place skewer in jar with the olive at the top.
- Place one wrapped mozzarella stick into the jar upright, then add two breadsticks. Garnish with gooseberries or a small bunch of seedless grapes.
Notes
- Substitute other Italian cheeses like pecorino, taleggio, or Asiago to vary flavor complexity.
- If accommodating nut allergies, replace mixed nuts with roasted chickpeas, extra dried fruit, or small chocolates.
- Assemble jars up to one day ahead and keep refrigerated, add breadsticks immediately before serving to preserve crispness.
- Select 4-ounce jars for optimal portion size and presentation, aiming for about 3 ounces of combined meat and cheese per jar.
- Use fresh gooseberries in season or seedless grapes for an optional garnish; store them unwashed in the refrigerator and peel husks carefully if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 677 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1jar | |
| Calories | 677kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1869mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 724IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 621mg | 62% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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