Spring entertaining gets an effortless upgrade with Bear Creek. The Bear Creek Smokehouse Charcuterie Spread Gift Set delivers an impressive spread of smoked meats, cheeses, and craveable accompaniments, backed by more than 80 years of award-winning expertise in every bite.
Bear Creek Smokehouse is a family-run company. They are proud of their five generations of quality smoked meats from their smokehouse in the beautiful East Texas Piney Woods. The smokehouse founders, Hick and Nellie Shoults, began raising and smoking turkeys in 1943. 80 years later, this little smokehouse has grown to be a familiar name on dinner tables across the country. You can truly taste the family tradition of hard work in all of their top-of-the-line smoked meats.
For this review, I received the full Bear Creek Smokehouse Charcuterie Spread Gift Set, and it truly lives up to its name. Everything needed to build a beautiful, ready-to-serve board is included, right down to the crackers. While pork loin and pork tenderloin aren’t traditional charcuterie staples, they add a welcome, flavorful twist that sets this spread apart.
Bear Creek Smokehouse Charcuterie Spread
The Charcuterie Spread Gift Set includes:
- One pound of Hickory Smoked and Peppered Pork Tenderloin
- Half a pound of Pork Loin
- One pound of Summer Sausage
- One pound of Jalapeno and Cheese Summer Sausage
- Two gourmet cheeses, Cheddar and Roasted Garlic Cheddar
- Two dip mixes, Chili Cheese Bacon and Harvest Vegetable
- 16 oz. Jar Garlic Pickled Chips
- 16 oz. Jar Garlic Stuffed Olives
- One package of crackers
Hickory Smoked and Peppered Pork Tenderloin
Bear Creek Smokehouse has listed this pork tenderloin as one of their best sellers for over 50 years. I can understand why it is so popular. It is full of flavor and delicious just to snack on or as a beautiful addition to a charcuterie board. The hickory smoke is subtle but present, while the peppered crust packs a punch! It is vacuum sealed, which is great because it extends its shelf life.
Smoked Pork Loin
Lean, tender, and packed with classic smokehouse flavor, this smoked pork loin is a standout. It’s seasoned with a special blend of spices and slow-smoked until perfectly juicy, then vacuum sealed to lock in freshness. Fully cooked and ready to enjoy, it works beautifully on a charcuterie board, piled onto sandwiches, or served as an easy, crowd-pleasing option for Easter.
Summer Sausages
The Charcuterie Spread Gift Set also included two varieties of Bear Creek Smokehouse Summer Sausage: the classic Original and a Jalapeño & Cheese version. The original has that rich, savory flavor you expect from a traditional summer sausage, made with lean cuts of beef and crafted using the Shoults top-secret recipe. The Jalapeño & Cheese adds a fun twist, bringing a subtle kick of heat balanced with creamy cheese. It’s flavorful without being overpowering, making it a great option for guests who want a little spice without going overboard. I was not sure that I was going to like the Jalapeño & Cheese version, but it was delicious!!
Gourmet Cheeses
Spring entertaining with a charcuterie board would not be complete without some delicious cheese! Bear Creek Smokehouse’s Charcuterie Spread Gift Set includes two variations of cheddar cheese. The Wisconsin’s Finest Midget Longhorn Style cheddar cheese is a traditional cheddar. Creamy, tangy, flavorful, and perfect to pair with the Bear Creek Summer Sausages.
The other cheese is from Yanzey’s Fancy and is a Roasted Garlic New York cheddar. The garlic flavor is very subtle in this cheese, which is nice because it goes well with the pork products in the gift set without overpowering their yummy flavors.
Bear Creek Dip Mixes
One thing I really appreciate about Bear Creek Smokehouse is that they go beyond the meats and think through the entire spread. The Charcuterie Spread Gift Set includes two dip mixes: Chili Cheese Bacon and Harvest Vegetable. They both were incredibly easy to prepare. Simply mix the dip powder with one cup of sour cream and one cup of mayonnaise. Then you just stir, chill, and serve. We paired them with chips and fresh vegetables, and both were a hit.
Bear Necessities Garlic Stuffed Olives and Spicy Garlic Pickle Chips
To round out your charcuterie board, Bear Creek Smokehouse includes the finishing touches: olives, pickles, and crackers. The Charcuterie Spread Gift Set features two items from their Bear Necessities line: Garlic Stuffed Olives and Spicy Garlic Pickle Chips. Both deliver a bold, unmistakable garlic flavor, so they’re best suited for true garlic lovers. The savory bite cuts through the richness of the meats and cheeses, making them a perfect pairing.
Bear Creek even includes the crackers! One sleeve of yummy, buttery crackers are the perfect vehicle for all of Bear Creek Charcuterie Spread offerings!
My Thoughts
After trying everything in the Bear Creek Smokehouse Charcuterie Spread Gift Set, I can honestly say it made entertaining feel easy. I had my family over to watch the Academy Awards and it was so nice to have this gift set ready to go. I didn’t have to plan, shop, or second-guess what to include; everything I needed came in one box. Everyone enjoyed the variety, from the rich smoked meats to the flavorful dips and bold, garlic-forward extras that added a little personality to the board. It felt like a complete experience, not just a collection of items. If you want to put together a charcuterie spread that looks impressive but requires minimal effort, this is a great option to have on hand.
Spring entertaining is definitely solved with Bear Creek Smokehouse!
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