Victorian Tea Salami Roses

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (optional)

05 - Edible flowers such as pansies or violets (optional)

→ Board Accompaniments (optional)

06 - Assorted crackers

07 - Mild cheeses, e.g., brie or havarti

08 - Grapes or berries

# Directions:

01 - Place 6 slices of salami in a slightly overlapping straight line on a clean work surface, each covering about one third of the previous slice.

02 - Roll up the lined salami slices tightly from one end to form a spiral. Stand the roll upright and gently loosen petals to mimic a rose.

03 - Repeat the arrangement and rolling process using 6 pepperoni slices to craft a pepperoni rose.

04 - Make two sets of each, resulting in 3 salami and 3 pepperoni roses in total.

05 - Line the base of each porcelain teacup with a fresh basil leaf or a few baby arugula leaves if desired.

06 - Place each salami or pepperoni rose into a teacup, adjusting petals to appear full and natural.

07 - Optionally, insert a small edible flower into the side of each rose for enhanced visual appeal.

08 - Arrange the filled teacups on a serving board, optionally surrounding with crackers, mild cheeses, and fruits.

# Expert Tips:

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Your guests will genuinely gasp when they realize those perfect roses are made from cured meat.
The whole thing comes together without heat, making it perfect for warm days or when your oven is already running.
Prep can happen hours ahead, turning what could be stressful into something you build at your own pace.

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Thin slices are non-negotiable—if your meat is too thick, it won't spiral properly and the whole effect falls apart, so don't skip asking the deli counter for a thinner cut.
Room temperature meat is easier to work with than cold meat, so pull your slices out of the fridge about ten minutes before you start rolling to let them relax slightly.

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