- Boar’s Head experts have shown that many people cut cheese incorrectly
A delicatessen has revealed the perfect way to cut cheese and claims people have been getting it wrong for years.
Charcuterie boards are often the perfect way to enjoy your favorite cheese, whether it’s a trusty cheddar, a mild cheese, a tangy blue, or a gooey camembert.
But what is the perfect slice of cheese, what shape is it cut in, and how much should actually fit on a cracker?
Luckily, experts at American delicatessen Boar’s Head have revealed how cheese lovers should cut their favourite blocks.
Experts at one of America’s most popular delicatessens, Boar’s Head, have revealed that many people have been cutting cheese wrong when preparing it for a charcuterie board.
In a post on their TikTok account, which has more than 47,000 followers, they demonstrated how to cut various types of cheese in a more suitable way if you share a board with other people.
On their TikTok account, which has more than 47,000 followers, the deli’s experts demonstrated how to cut different types of cheese in a more suitable way if you share a board with other people.
First, the experts addressed the best way to cut cheddar cheese and said to cut it into cubes.
While it may not be the most exotic in terms of flavour profile, this technique could also be applied to Red Leicester, because it has a similar shape and consistency to cheddar.
Moving on to a more continental option for your next cheese, the delicatessen experts cut up a small wheel of brie, which they recommended enjoying in a wedge by cutting it into eighths in the same way as a pizza.
They took a slightly more unconventional approach to Parmigiano Reggiano, or Parmesan: they crumbled it into small pieces with a knife.
Because it is a hard cheese with a particularly salty taste, Parmesan is best eaten in smaller quantities, thus eliminating the need to cut it into large pieces.
As the final cheese in the video was cut, the experts turned their attention to the popular Spanish cheese Manchego, known for its black rind.
Cheese connoisseurs have shown that Manchego should be cut into thin triangles, allowing it to be garnished with the chutney or fruit of your choice.
Reacting to the video, viewers were impressed by the technique on display, while watching the clip left them wanting to eat a cheese board, as they said:
As the final cheese in the video was cut, the experts turned their attention to the popular Spanish cheese Manchego, known for its black rind.
‘I’ll be honest, as a lactose intolerant human being who loves cheese, the proper way is to bite into it and hope to the gods it’s worth it… it usually is.’
“I really appreciate this post. I love making different cheese boards (but usually), I just cut and hope for the best.”
“I enjoyed it very much”.
‘I want to eat all of this.’