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Oktoberfest Charcuterie Board

September 27, 2021 by Amber 5 Comments

The Oktoberfest Charcuterie Board is a fun way to celebrate this time of year with a shareable snack board made with multiple types of pretzels, soft cheese, hard cheese, pub cheese, fresh blackberries, crisp apples, whole grain mustard, cornichons all paired with some sauerkraut and bratwurst. 

The annual Oktoberfest Zinzinnati was just this past weekend here in Cincinnati and the event got me thinking about how to create a fun, autumn, beer-inspired board with some German flare. I must admit, I am quite happy with how this board turned out and so was the family! This perfect for entertaining friends on Friday night or to serve while hosting Sunday football. Pretzels, beer and cheese… I mean, what is not to love with this. 

Oktoberfest Charcuterie Board

The Oktoberfest Charcuterie Board has a little something for everyone to enjoy. I personally am all about the soft pretzel bites dipped in to the beer pub cheese. My husband loves the pretzel rods with mustard. That is the beauty of a good charcuterie board though, there are options! I felt as though this was the type of board that can easily turn into a full meal so I also put some sauerkraut and bratwurst to serve on the side and really bring in that Oktoberfest feel. 

I know this question will come up so let us get it out of the way now. Is the beer pub cheese really German? No, no it is not. Pub cheese is popular around my area, especially Kentucky. With that said, it has beer flavor in it and it is perfect for pretzels so it is recommended for a German feel! If you want something more authentic, try to make a Obatzda. 

Sauerkraut with Bratwurst 

So, no serving a dish like sauerkraut and bratwurst is not typical with a charcuterie board. To get the full German themed Oktoberfest feel however, it just seems so necessary. I am not German and did not grow up eating German foods but I did marry into a German family and it is something that has grown on me. If you have never cooked sauerkraut, I think it may be something slightly intimidating but my method is very simple! Just drain excess liquid from the sauerkraut (mine is from a bag) and add to a hot nonstick pan or cast iron skillet. Pour in white wine and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper generously. Let that simmer for about 30 minutes or until that wine is absorbed. Then serve with browned bratwurst. Simple and delicious. 

Arranging Your Board

Begin with placing cornichons, mustard and pub cheese into small ramekins/bowls or jars. Then place the other cheeses on board along with those items. Next, put the pretzels on board in groupings of soft pretzels, mini pretzels and pretzel rods. Fill in any remaining space on board with blackberries and sliced apples. Serve with the sauerkraut and bratwurst on the side!


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Oktoberfest Charcuterie Board


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  • Author: Amber
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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The Oktoberfest Charcuterie Board is a fun way to celebrate this time of year with a shareable snack board made with multiple types of pretzels, soft cheese, hard cheese, pub cheese, fresh blackberries, crisp apples, whole grain mustard, cornichons all paired with some sauerkraut and bratwurst.


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces beer pub cheese
  • 6 ounces Limburger cheese (any semi-soft cheese may be substituted)
  • 8 ounces Chorherrenkäse cheese (any semi-hard cheese may be substituted)
  • 12 ounces soft pretzel bites
  • 6 large soft pretzels
  • handful pretzel rods
  • 6 ounces fresh blackberries
  • 1 honey crisp apple, sliced
  • cornichons
  • whole grain mustard

Brat with Sauerkraut

  • 6 bratwurst, pre cooked
  • 2 pounds sauerkraut
  • 2 cups white wine
  • ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the beer cheese, mustard and cornichons into small ramekins (bowls).
  2. Put out onto board along with the soft and hard cheese.
  3. Arrange all the pretzels onto board in large groupings.
  4. Fill in open spots with fresh blackberries and sliced apples.

Brat with Sauerkraut

  1. Heat up a nonstick or cast iron pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Brown the bratwursts for 5 minutes each side. Remove from pan, place on a plate and cover with foil.
  3. Drain excess liquid from sauerkraut and put into the hot pan. Add wine and a generous amount of fresh ground pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and add bratwurst back to pan.
  5. Serve with charcuterie board.

Notes

Board is a 10 x 20 cutting board. A baking sheet would also be a fun option to serve.

  • Category: Snack

Keywords: snack board, charcuterie, cheese, Octoberfest, beerfest, Oktoberfest,

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  1. Nadalie Bardo

    October 6, 2021 at 3:33 AM

    Yes, please! I love all things oktoberfest and I would so make and eat every bite. I mean, share it…

    ★★★★★

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  2. Nina

    October 5, 2021 at 10:20 PM

    Love this idea!! Pretzels are always a good idea but I never thought of putting them on a charcuterie board before.

    Reply
  3. Ronald & Jennifer Gainer

    October 5, 2021 at 3:04 PM

    What a fantastic take on a Octoberfest Charcuterie board without all the candy that goes with October! I love it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Bella

    October 5, 2021 at 2:15 AM

    yumm this looks so good, I love October fest it so fun and the food is always good!!

    Reply
  5. Mimi

    October 4, 2021 at 2:24 PM

    Oh wow this looks so good! I don’t drink beer but I could totally get behind this board ahaha

    Reply

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