A look at the best of Charcuterie from around the world. The word Charcuterie literally means "Cooked Meats from the French Chair”. These may be Continental in style (such as salami's, chorizo or pancetta), or British (such as chaps, chine, bacon or black pudding).
Charcutiers have been producing Charcuterie since as far back as the 15th Century, However, the history of charcuterie shows that what has become a hot trend actually began as a necessity instead of a luxury. We speak to some of the producers and experts in the world of Charcuterie today.