Don't Cut Cheese For Your Board Without Using A Simple Fork Hack

A fork to cut cheese? Is this some bizarre social media trick guaranteed to draw in viewers? No. It may be eye-catching to anyone who sees it on their social media platform of choice, but this is also a handy way of getting even cheese slices for a stellar charcuterie board! All you need is a plate, sharp knife, fork, and your block of cheese. With a bit of careful consideration, you'll soon be ready to try this neat hack.

Wait! You may be wondering: why should the uniformity of your slices matter? Won't the cheese still taste the same? Well, if you're building an hors d'oeuvre spread of cheeses, aesthetically-pleasing arrangements are a must. The fork, acting as a guide, will enable you to consistently cut perfectly proportioned slices. Also, a flawless cut — whether that's all thin slices or all thick slices — might even help you create a grilled cheese sandwich with an evenly melted surface, meaning this hack doesn't have to be confined to your cheese board prep.

First, make sure you're using the right type of cheese, as not all varieties work with the fork hack. A semi-firm type like Swiss, cheddar, Havarti, Gruyère, or Gouda is best, as these varieties won't fall apart or be too soft to cut. You'll also need a cheese board, preferably one with straight edges that can help you line things up for a perfectly-squared series of cuts.

With your block of cheese, board or serving plate, and a fork, it's time to get started. Use the fork's tines like a guide. Just poke the fork into the cheese to make subtle indentations, continuing along the cheese until you've measured all the slices you need. Be sure to align the last mark with the first tine on your fork. After making all your guidelines, now use your sharp knife to cut the cheese evenly.