For an unforgettable raclette, the secret lies in diversity 🥩. Choose a mix of raw and cooked meats: cured ham (Parma, Serrano, Bayonne), plain or smoked white ham , rosette or dry sausage, coppa , pancetta , Grisons meat (light, lean), and even dried filet mignon to get off the beaten track. For the quantity, count between 100 and 120 g per adult , adapting according to appetites and the space left for cheeses and accompaniments! Don't hesitate to vary the cuts for the pleasure of the eyes and the palate 👀.

• Raw ham: tender, fragrant, ideal with stringy cheese 🧀
• Coppa, pancetta: Mediterranean touch, slightly peppery
• Rosette, sausage: for fans of salty and firm texture
• White ham: mild, reassuring, appreciated by children
• Grisons meat: lean and subtle, perfect for lightening the plate

Consider presenting your charcuterie in rolls, fans or rosettes to make you want it from the first bite 🤩.

To break away from the classics, dare to add a few original touches! 🥓

• Dried duck breast : refined, lightly smoked, sublime with melted cheese
• Bresaola : Italian beef, fine and delicate, not very fatty
• Speck : smoked raw ham, woody aroma
• Mild or hot chorizo : spicy, perfect with raclette for spicy lovers 🔥
• Lonzo : Corsican pork fillet, subtle taste
• Dry sausage with herbs : vegetable note, ideal with hot potatoes

The best? Playing on regional origins for a trip around the table: France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland… Everyone will find something they like! 🌍

Raclette is also a story of pairing! To balance the richness of the charcuterie:

• Steamed or roasted potatoes 🥔
• Pickles, onion pickles, pickled vegetables for crunch and acidity 🥒
• Fresh salads (lamb's lettuce, arugula, endives) 🥗
• Sautéed mushrooms , pan-fried winter vegetables
• Country or seeded bread

Don't forget homemade sauces : yogurt-chive, wholegrain mustard, pesto, light aioli... To add a creamy or tangy note that twists the whole thing 😋.

Think of all your guests! For an inclusive raclette:

• Poultry charcuterie (chicken breast, smoked turkey)
• Smoked fish : trout, salmon (delicious with melted raclette!)
• Smoked tofu or grilled tempeh for vegetarians
• Grilled vegetables : zucchini, eggplant, pepper, mushroom 🍄
• Seitan, vegan ham imitation

The main thing: offer an option to everyone, with relish and kindness 💚.

1. Mix shapes : slices, cubes, chiffonade... The pleasure begins with the eyes!
2. Take the time to take the cold cuts out of the fridge 15–20 minutes beforehand, to reveal all their flavors 🕒
3. Plan a wooden or slate tray for a wow effect at the table
4. Think spices & herbs : pepper, paprika, thyme, to spice up every bite
5. Adjust the quantity to your guests : better a little too much than not enough... The leftovers will be perfect in a sandwich or salad the next day 😉

And above all, have fun customizing it according to the season and your desires. Raclette is about sharing and good humor above all 🎉!