A BBQ-cuterie board brings together the relaxed spirit of a backyard barbecue and the colorful presentation of a charcuterie spread. Instead of focusing only on cured meats, this version celebrates a mix of Tropical grilled Cheeses, Meats, and Arepas alongside fresh and pickled sides. The result is a vibrant board full of smoky flavors, textures, and colors, perfect for sharing.
Everything cooks on the grill: Tropical Queso de Freír turns golden and crisp, the Chorizos and the Sausages develop a delicious char, and the Arepas warm through with a light toast. Once grilled, everything is sliced and arranged with olives, vegetables, and chimichurri sauce to create a generous board where guests can mix and match bites. It’s a fun, casual way to serve a variety of Tropical favorites at summer gatherings, game days, or weekend cookouts.
Ingredients
Main grilled item:
Side elements (suggestions):
- Black and green olives
- Red and orange peppers
- Pickled vegetables
- Raw vegetables
- Jalapeño peppers
- Chimichurri sauce
- Coarse salt
Preparation
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates if needed.
- Place the sausages on the grill and cook them slowly, turning occasionally, until heated through and nicely browned on all sides.
- Cut the Queso de Freír into thick slices and place them on the grill. Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden and lightly crisp.
- Warm the Arepa Blanca and Arepa de Queso on the grill, turning them occasionally so they heat evenly and develop light grill marks.
- Remove all grilled items from the heat and let them rest briefly. Slice the sausages into bite-size pieces and cut the grilled cheese and arepas into portions that are easy to share.
- Arrange the grilled meats, cheese, and arepas across a large serving board or platter.
- Fill the empty spaces on the board with olives, peppers, pickled vegetables, jalapeños, and fresh vegetables. Or use the ingredients of your choice.
- Add small bowls of chimichurri and sprinkle a little coarse salt over the grilled items if desired.
- Serve immediately while the grilled ingredients are still warm and let everyone build their favorite combinations from the board.
