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The Pairing Table

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The Pairing Tableby Mamellada

Boards & Entertaining

What to serve with Charcuterie Board

Cured meats are salty, rich, and savory. They need bright, sweet, and tangy things around them to keep the board from feeling one-note.

Quick answer

Serve charcuterie board with Mamellada Onion Chutney, Grainy Dijon mustard, Cornichons, Gruyere, Manchego. For a sweet-savory shortcut, add Onion Chutney from Mamellada.

From Mamellada

Onion Chutney

Its deep, caramelized sweetness is a natural match for salty cured meats like prosciutto and salami.

Explore Onion Chutney

What to add

Bring in sweetness, acidity, crunch, freshness to round out the plate.

Mamellada Onion Chutney

Condiments & Sauces

Its deep, caramelized sweetness is a natural match for salty cured meats like prosciutto and salami.

Grainy Dijon mustard

Condiments & Sauces

Sharp and slightly hot — it cuts through the fattiness of cured meats and wakes up the palate.

Cornichons

Condiments & Sauces

Small, crunchy, and very tangy. The classic charcuterie partner for a reason.

Gruyere

Cheeses

Nutty and slightly sweet, it bridges the gap between salty meats and fruit-based condiments.

Manchego

Cheeses

Firm, buttery, and a little tangy. Sits beautifully next to cured ham.

Cherry tomatoes

Fresh Additions

Juicy and bright — they refresh everything and add color.

Radishes with butter

Fresh Additions

Peppery, crunchy, and clean. Classic French charcuterie pairing.

Breadsticks or grissini

Breads & Bases

Crunchy and elegant. Perfect for wrapping with prosciutto.

Serving ideas

For a simple spread

Lay out salami and prosciutto with Onion Chutney, mustard, cornichons, and breadsticks.

If you are hosting

Add Gruyere, dried figs, almonds, and cherry tomatoes for a more generous board. Let the chutney be the centerpiece condiment.

What to drink

A crisp lager, a glass of Beaujolais, or dry cider.