If You Like Charcuterie Boards, You Will Love Chilicuterie Boards

Chilicuterie Boards are basically the cousins of the charcuterie board. Offer every topping you love on chili, and it will be a hit at your get-togethers.

I don't consider myself an expert on chili, even though I did win out chili cook-off at work last year. It might've been beginner's luck. We all have different opinions when it comes to topping our chili, so this new foodie trend might keep everyone happy.

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Every basic chili recipe calls for some familiar ingredients. I've found that mixing the beef and pork makes for a heartier-tasting chili. And yes, I know that pasta of any type is controversial in chili, but I do prefer it in mine.

Basic Chili Ingredients:

• Beef, Pork, or Chicken
• Tomato Sauce
• Beans
• Spices, spices, and more spices
• Tomatoes
• Onions / Peppers
• Pasta Noodles

The History of Chili

So, legend has it that in the 1700s, a Spanish nun named Sister María de Ágreda would appear in dreams and teach people to make a spicy, hearty stew by combining peppers, wild onions, and chunks of meat—what we now call chili.

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Fast forward to the 1800s, and chili became a cowboy favorite on cattle drives. They’d cook up a pot of chili using dried beef, suet, dried chili peppers, and a few other pantry staples. The dish was easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and gave them the energy they needed for those long days on the trail.

Chilicuterie Boards - Raising the Chili Bar

The next time you are making your special recipe chili, here are some fun ways to add a Chilicuterie board and impress your friends and family.