How To Make A Salami Rose (For Charcuterie Boards)

🧀The Best Salami To Use For Roses

There are many different types of salami out there! I prefer to use regular sized genoa salami sliced thin!

• SOPRESSATA
• CHORIZO
• PEPPERED 
• FELINO 

All are great options. Just make sure they are wide and thin enough to fold over a glass!

🌹What You Need To Make Salami Roses?

All you need is a couple items!

1. A glass with a narrow opening- I suggest using either a white wine glass, champagne flute or even a shot glass!
2. Round thinly sliced salami- The best way to form the flower shape is to use ROUND thinly sliced salami.
3. *Round cookie cutter- *Optional but helpful! This is to cut any larger salami down so your "petals" are the same size.

📃How To Fold A Salami Rose

Step 1: Grab A Glass!

Don't grab just ANY glass. You ideally want one that is more narrow of an opening. A standard 8 oz. cup won't work the same.

Champagne Flute or Shot Glass

Both are great options to make the perfect salami rose and something every has at home.

Step 2: Start Your First Salami Layer

Start by folding a slice of meat over the edge of your glass. Aim to have half on the inside and half hanging on the outside of the glass. The diameter of your glass will determine the number of salami slices. You want your slices to slighty overlap.

Step 3: Add Second Salami Layer

Add another layer of sliced salami to the glass overlapping the seam of the previous slice.

Step 4: Repeat With Third/Fourth Salami Layer

Repeat layering the salami making sure that the slices are overlapping just slightly DEEPER in the glass than the previous layer. Repeat until the center opening is closed and cannot be filled anymore.

Step 5: Invert Your Rose!

Time to reveal our salami rose! Turn glass upside down onto a charcuterie board or wherever you plan on serving it and lift the glass to expose a gorgeous rose!

The Best Meats To Use For Roses

Any round, firm, cured meats are recommended. Salami can be used for a salami rose or pepperoni for a pepperoni rose. You can even mix them up and do a meat/cheese combo like I did here!

Proscuitto isn't study enough to hold up on its own so I would fold the proscuitto normally on your charcuterie board.

Another option to bring some depth to your board is to fold smaller meats like mini pepperoni to create cute, mini roses if you like.

Assembling The Rest Of Your Charcuterie Board

Grab your largest platter or cutting board and place your salami roses on your board first! Then add everything else around them.

Let's stick to the classics and go for a mixture of the following:

1. Various cheeses – Aim for 2-3. Look for a quality aged cheddar and a softer cheese like brie or a camembert. Gouda and gruyere are also favorites.
2. Olives and Nuts – Black and green stuffed olives are popular. Nuts like almonds, pecans, walnuts and cashews are ideal.
3. Fruit – Stick to the classics like grapes (all colors), pears, apples and berries.
4. Dried Fruits – Apricots, cherries, prunes, figs and plums are the best!
5. Crackers or small slices of bread (aka crostini) – Look for different brands, sizes and flavors as well as GF and keto-friendly options!
6. Jelly or Jam – Fig and apricot jams are popular. Honey to drizzle is never a bad idea.

Do you have the right board and cheese knives? Check out my charcuterie board must haves!

Aleka's Tips

✔ Use different sized glasses so you have different sized salami roses!

✔ Aim for consistent thickness and width when it comes to your salami so the "petals" come out the same.

✔ Make your roses in advance and cover with plastic wrap to keep them from drying out.