Victorian Tea Salami Roses (Print Version)

Artful salami and pepperoni roses presented in delicate teacups with fresh herbs and optional edible flowers.

# What to Use:

→ Meats

01 - 18 large, thin slices salami
02 - 18 large, thin slices pepperoni

→ Garnishes

03 - 6 small porcelain teacups
04 - Fresh basil leaves or baby arugula leaves (optional)
05 - Edible flowers such as pansies or violets (optional)

→ Board Accompaniments (optional)

06 - Assorted crackers
07 - Mild cheeses, for example brie or havarti
08 - Grapes or berries

# How to Prepare:

01 - Place 6 slices of salami in a slightly overlapping straight line on a clean work surface, ensuring each slice covers about one third of the previous.
02 - Starting at one end, roll the salami slices tightly to create a spiral, then stand upright and gently loosen the layers to resemble rose petals.
03 - Repeat the rolling process with 6 slices of pepperoni to form a pepperoni rose.
04 - Make a second batch of each, resulting in 3 salami and 3 pepperoni roses in total.
05 - If desired, line each porcelain teacup with a basil leaf or a few baby arugula leaves.
06 - Carefully position each salami or pepperoni rose inside a teacup, adjusting petals for a full and natural appearance.
07 - Optionally insert a small edible flower into the side of each rose for added visual appeal.
08 - Place the teacups on a serving board and surround with optional crackers, cheeses, and fruits as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when you really spent minutes, which is the sweetest kind of magic.
  • No cooking required means zero stress and your kitchen stays cool and calm.
  • The visual surprise of biting into a beautiful "rose" that's actually savory meat never gets old.
  • You can prep everything ahead and just arrange on the board right before guests arrive.
02 -
  • The thinner your meat slices, the more elegant your roses will look and the easier they'll roll without tearing or bunching.
  • Rolling too tightly will create a dense, lumpy rose; rolling too loosely means it falls apart, so find that middle ground where the spiral is firm but the petals still move.
  • If a rose doesn't look perfect, don't stress—nobody will fault you for a rose that's slightly imperfect when it tastes this good.
03 -
  • Buy your meat from a deli counter where they can slice it paper-thin on the spot; pre-packaged slices are often too thick and won't create the delicate petals you need.
  • Roll your roses on a cool surface—a marble board or cold granite helps keep the meat from warming up and becoming slippery and hard to handle.
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