Home Of The Perfect Charcuterie Board, Olympia Provisions In Oregon Shouldn't Be Passed Up
By Sarah McCosham|Published February 23, 2021
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Charcuterie boards are the ideal meal if you’re a snacker: a little of this, a little of that, all laid out in an Instagram-worthy presentation. And Olympia Provisions in Oregon has elevated everyone’s favorite snack plate to the next level, creating the absolute perfect charcuterie board. Their meats are all cured using old-school techniques; their homemade pickles pack an acidic, briny punch. You can order charcuterie for pickup, or enjoy a board at one of Olympia Provisions’s restaurants. Whatever you decide, know this Portland gem has your charcuterie cravings covered.
A salumeria is a retailer specializing in salami; and Elias Cairo is a salumist, a trained butcher who uses old-world techniques to create perfectly cured and spiced meats for charcuterie.
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Olympia Provisions produces over 40 varieties of cured meats, including salamis, sausages, and pate.
Cairo's technique was honed in years spent staging in European kitchens, where he learned the old-world methods. The result is tender, moist, seasoned meat; eating it is an experience that you'll want to savor.
There's an artistry involved in charcuterie that can't be rushed.
Olympia Provisions has a formula they follow to create perfectly balanced boards: spicy salami, savory sausage, sharp cheese, and acidic veg. Everything works so well together.
Olympia Provisions is a fresh change of pace; it's a place that encourages stopping to smell the roses. Or, in this case, the salami.
Slow-cured meats, perfect pickles, crispy baguettes, gorgeous presentation: Olympia Provisions in Oregon has the perfect charcuterie board, and we’re here for it. For more information on Olympia Provisions, including its restaurants, food truck, and Charcuterie Club (we want to join!), visit their website. And for more crave-worthy Portland fare, check out this unassuming little restaurant that dishes up the best pho in the city!
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