Salami Roses add a touch of elegance to charcuterie boards and they are so easy to make. Learn how to make a salami rose to help elevate your charcuterie board and impress your guests.
Whether you're entertaining a large or more intimate group of friends and family, charcuterie boards are always ideal when hosting. Adding a salami rose to your board makes for quite the conversation starter, and gives your board a unique and elegant look.
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Ingredients
- Salami: You will need around 20-30 slices of salami, depending on the size of the glass. Look for healthier meat options without antibiotics, preferably organic when possible.
- Glass: I find using a 2" diameter champagne glass allows for a tighter spiral to the center, which gives a more realistic look to the salami rose. You could always use a wine glass but will need around 30 slices.
Instructions
Start with a clean glass.
To create the first layer, fold one piece of salami halfway over the rim of the glass. Gently squeeze the slice with your fingertips to help secure it to the glass.
Grab another piece. Continue to overlap the salami by placing it in the middle of the first piece. Repeat until the rim is fully covered.
Start the next layer by repeating this process, overlapping the first layer.
Fold each slice in the middle of the previous slice, making your way around the glass.
Repeat this process creating several layers.
Once the bottom of the salami is fully closed and you no longer see a hole showing through, flip the glass over and slowly pull the glass away, releasing the salami rose.
Expert Tips
- Add appetizer forks- Start at the bottom layer of the salami rose and work your way toward the middle of the salami slices. Having appetizer forks nearby will allow guests to grab a piece without using their hands.
- Use a champagne flute- Making salami roses using a champagne flute will allow for a tighter spiral, which gives a more authentic look.
- Only use circular cuts of meat- Thinly sliced salami and pepperoni work best for meat roses. Do not use deli meats, they will not hold.
FAQ
Depending on the size of your glass, you will need around 20-30 slices to make a salami rose. A 2" champagne flute will need about 20 slices, and a 3" wine glass will need around 30 slices.
Salami roses are best created the day you plan to serve them. If you decide to make it in advance, wrap the salami rose in plastic wrap and then store the meat rose in a glass container, 1 day in advance.
You can use other circular meats such as pepperoni to make a meat rose. Deli meats will not work.
Start by lifting the pieces from the bottom outside corners, and slowly work your way toward the center of the salami rose. Place an appetizer fork nearby to allow guests to tear away slices without using their fingers.
Recipe
How to Make A Salami Rose - For Charcuterie Boards
Ingredients
- 20 slices salami
Instructions
- Start with a clean glass.Fold one piece of salami halfway over the rim of the glass. Gently squeeze the slice with your fingertips to help secure it to the glass.Grab another piece. Continue to overlap the salami by placing it in the middle of the first piece. Repeat until the rim is fully covered.
- Start the next layer by repeating this process, overlapping the first layer. Fold each slice in the middle of the previous slice, making your way around the glass. Repeat this process creating several layers.
- Once the bottom of the salami is fully closed and you no longer see a hole showing through, flip the glass over and slowly pull the glass away, releasing the salami rose.
Notes
- Add appetizer forks- Start at the bottom layer of the salami rose and work your way toward the middle. Having appetizer forks nearby will allow guests to grab a piece without using their hands.
- Use a champagne flute- Using a champagne flute will allow for a tighter-spiraled salami rose.
- Only use circular cuts of meat- Salami and pepperoni work best for meat roses. Do not use deli meats, they will not hold.
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