An antipasto platter is a delicious start to any holiday meal. A combination of cured meats, cheeses, and other savory nibbles, this traditional Italian appetizer is a highlight at any festive occasion and makes for a colorful arrangement of goodness that will satisfy the guests and embellish the table. Called tagliere in Italy, the antipasto can also be a great accompaniment when hosting pre-dinner drinks, as it pairs perfectly with sparkling wine.
Assembling an antipasto board can be fun and easy and requires no cooking skills. Good quality charcuterie is at the heart of this crowd-pleaser, like all Fratelli Beretta selections, well known for their authentic Italians delicacies. The longest existing family-owned business in Italian charcuterie has a 200-year-old legacy of excellence, offering a wide variety of traditional cured meats made with the highest quality standards.
This holiday season, they introduce the Antipasto line, two pre-sliced cured meat combinations for a hassle-free preparation. The options include the Antipasto Gran Beretta, featuring Prosciutto, Black Pepper Coated Dry Salami and Coppa, and the Uncured Antipasto Selection which includes reduced-sodium Prosciutto, Coppa and Soppressata reduced-sodium.
Using Fratelli Beretta Antipasto helps create the best holiday antipasto in four easy steps:
- Take your pick between the Antipasto Gran Beretta and the Uncured Antipasto Selection. Find them at your local retailer by visiting Fratelliberettausa.com.
- Fluff and artfully arrange the meats on your favorite holiday plate. You can choose, for example, a nice wood board to give it a rustic-chic touch, or go with a traditional square or circle shaped serving dish. Another option is an elegant ceramic platter, for an easier clean-up.
- Season it with preferred accompaniments such as sweet fig or pear spreads or savory snacks like olives, and nuts. Other possible appetizing items include marinated artichokes, roasted peppers, and a selection of cubed or sliced cheeses. Grissini, crackers, or toasted bread slices can also be placed on the board or in a nearby basket.
- Serve and enjoy. Buon appetito!