Definition

Noun: 1. A delicatessen that specializes in meats: A shop or a counter within a store that prepares, seasons, and sells a variety of cooked, cured, or smoked meats and meat products, such as sausages, pâtés, hams, and terrines. The term can also refer to the products themselves.

Usage

• The word "charcuterie" is used as a singular noun to refer to the establishment or the category of food.
• It is often associated with artisanal or high-quality prepared meats.
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Examples

• Noun:
  • The new French charcuterie on Main Street makes its own saucisson.
  • For the party, she prepared an elaborate charcuterie with prosciutto, coppa, and several types of mustard.

Advanced Usage

• "Charcuterie board": A popular way to serve an assortment of cured meats, often accompanied by cheeses, bread, crackers, fruits, and nuts.
  • We ordered a charcuterie board to share as an appetizer.

Variants and Related Words

• Charcutier (noun): A person who prepares and sells charcuterie.
  • The charcutier trained for years in France.

Synonyms

• Delicatessen: A shop selling cooked meats, cheeses, and unusual or foreign prepared foods.
• Salumeria: An Italian shop specializing in salted meats and salami (a specific type of charcuterie).

Notes on Meaning

• While the core definition is a shop specializing in meats, in modern culinary contexts, "charcuterie" most commonly refers to the prepared meat products themselves, especially when presented as an assortment for eating. The original French meaning emphasizes the craft of preserving and preparing pork and other meats.

Noun

1. a delicatessen that specializes in meats