Charcuterie Is Here to Stay

Charcuterie boards have shown tremendous growth in recent years and are expected to continue on this trend well into 2026. Meats, cheeses and nuts may be charcuterie board mainstays but there are plenty of ways to keep the idea fresh.

Elevation Meats ‘Nduja  (1/5LB/AVG) 0100257
A bit tricky to spell and slightly difficult to pronounce, ‘Nduja is a spicy, uniquely spreadable pork sausage that originated from a small town in the region of Calabria in southern Italy. ‘Nduja is made from trimmings of various cuts of meats including fatback along with sun-dried Calabrian chili peppers, which gives ‘Nduja its characteristic bold and fiery taste.

‘Nduja is a wonderfully unique option for charcuterie boards, with its distinct spreadable texture and rich flavor, but its versatility lends itself to a wide variety of dishes. ‘Nduja can be added to pasta sauces, aiolis, vegetables, eggs, steamed mussels, pizzas, pasta, and many more creative dishes. You can even try it blended into a delicious compound butter melted over a freshly grilled steak!

Port Wine Derby (2/4.4LB/AVG) 4378691
Port Wine Derby (pronounced ‘DARBY”) is a decadent and beautiful purple-hued cheese that perfectly complements ‘Nduja. Produced by Belton Farm in Whitchurch, a market town in the north of Shropshire, England just east of the Welsh border, this smooth, mellow textured cheese exhibits a striking, deep ruby red color interspersed between the straw-colored cheese and has a rich port-like black current flavor and slightly sweet berry finish.

Port Wine Derby is great on a cheeseboard paired with fresh fruit, made into a richly flavored port wine cheese ball, or shredded into a cheese sauce and served over pasta. Or simply serve it as a savory after dinner treat with a glass of Port Wine.

Marcona Almonds (2/4.4/LB) 4036501 and (1/4/4/LB) 4036503
Presenting Marcona Almonds with the aforementioned ‘Nduja and Port Wine Derby is a charcuterie board trifecta. Crunchy yet tender and plump with an intriguing creaminess, Marcona Almonds are a culinary treasure. They are distinctly different than the more common California almonds with their appealing mouthfeel and unique taste. These nuts turn an ordinary dish into something extra special. Not only are they a charcuterie board must-have, they are great in tortes, sautéed in oil and sprinkled over a salad, served with cheese (especially a Spanish variety) baked brie, or chopped and added to baked goods or even crepes.

For this remarkable selection of Artisanal Provisions products featured here and more unique charcuterie products like them, reach out to your Shamrock Foods Sales Representative today.