A rose made of salami is an impressive addition to any charcuterie board. Although they may look complicated, salami roses are actually surprisingly simple to create.
Here is a quick tutorial for how to make your first edible flower.
You will need:
- A glass matching the size of the rose you wish to create. We used a wine glass to create a large rose.
- Flexible, thinly sliced salami like Genoa, Sopressata, pepperoni, chorizo, and/or peppered salami.
- A charcuterie board to place the rose on.
Step 1
Fold one slice of meat in half over the edge of the glass to create your first petal.
Step 2
Line up a second slice of meat at the centerpoint of the first petal and overlap this piece over the edge of the glass to make your second petal.
Step 3
Repeat until you have 5 or 6 overlapping petals or until the edge of the glass is no longer visible.
Step 4
It's time to create your second row of petals.
Position a new piece of salami between two petals, folding it over the edge of the glass.
Step 5
Repeat until your second layer of petals is complete.
Step 6
Add a couple more petals for the final row, and you're finished with the layers.
Step 7
Covering the meat with the palm of your hand firm against the glass, flip the glass upside down and place the glass on your charcuterie board.
Step 8
Lift the glass to reveal your rose!
Don't worry if it takes a few tries to create your first salami rose. We found some meats tend to fold and stick better than others, and so the solution may be as simple as trying a new brand or size of salami.