If we had to pick a single food trend that defined the last months of 2020, we’d have to go with alternative charcuterie boards. From hot chocolate boards to charcuterie chalets, we found many creative ways to put a twist on this trend. Jarcuterie is the latest take on the traditional charcuterie boards that’s taking the internet by storm.
Jarcuterie is what you get when you trap all the ingredients that go into building a perfect charcuterie board inside a tiny jar. From cured meats and cheeses to breadsticks, nuts, and cornichons, all the tasty treats you would use for your charcuterie board can be perfectly arranged in a jar or a small container of a similar size.
To make the whole thing even better, jarcuterie servings look just as visually pleasing as the typical meat-and-cheese boards, but that’s not the only reason why they’re experiencing a boom online. Their rise in popularity, like many trends of 2020, is connected to their COVID-19–friendly nature.
Jarcuterie comes in a single-serving, portion-controlled package, and you’re not expected to share it with other people. In a time in which sharing plates of food is no longer an option, this trend allows you to enjoy the taste of the charcuterie board in the individual serving size.
