Why Hawai‘i Is the Perfect Place to Rethink Charcuterie

When you think of French charcuterie, your mind may wander to the countryside of Gascony or the bustling food markets of Paris — but what if we told you that some of the best charcuterie in Hawai‘i is being handcrafted right here in the heart of the Pacific?

At Daguzan Charcuterie, we’re proving that Hawai‘i isn’t just a paradise for beaches and surf — it’s also the perfect place to reimagine charcuterie with local flavor and sustainability in mind.

A Rich Terroir, A New Take on Tradition

In France, charcuterie is an age-old method of preserving and enhancing meat through curing, slow cooking, and seasoning. Hawai‘i offers the perfect climate and ingredients to give traditional French charcuterie a bold, local twist. The islands provide a rare mix of wild game, pasture-raised livestock, and year-round access to fresh, flavorful produce.

At Daguzan Charcuterie, we work with:

• Wild Axis Deer from Moloka‘i, an invasive species turned gourmet, sustainable charcuterie ingredient

• Pasture-Raised Pork from Wai‘anae, clean and flavorful, raised with care on local farms

• Free-Range Chicken from O‘ahu’s North Shore, featured in our creamy chicken liver mousse

These ingredients allow us to preserve French culinary methods while creating a new standard for Hawai‘i charcuterie — one that reflects the values of sustainability, community, and quality.

Why Local Matters in Hawai‘

Hawaii Charcuterie

Hawai‘i imports over 80% of its food. That dependency is risky and unsustainable. By sourcing locally and working with small farms, we’re contributing to the growing movement toward food security and self-sufficiency in the islands.

And by using invasive species like axis deer, we help manage the ecological impact on native forests — making Hawai‘i charcuterie not only delicious, but responsible.

The Taste of Something Real

Our Hawai‘i charcuterie products are:

• Small batch

• Clean label (no nitrates or artificial preservatives)

• Bold in flavor and rooted in place

You can taste the difference in every bite of our Moloka‘i venison pâté, Wai‘anae pork rillettes, or saucisson sec — because they’re made with real ingredients, traditional French techniques, and a mission to build a better food future in Hawai‘i.

Where to Find the Best Hawai‘i Charcuterie

You can find Daguzan Charcuterie:

• Every Saturday at Kaka‘ako Farmers Market

• Every Sunday at Kailua Farmers Market

• Online at FarmlinkHawaii.com

We’re also working to bring our handcrafted Hawai‘i charcuterie to hotels, specialty grocers, and restaurants across the islands — and eventually to the mainland and beyond.

Final Thoughts

At Daguzan Charcuterie, we’re not just making food — we’re telling a story. One that begins with French culinary heritage, lives in the farms and forests of Hawai‘i, and continues every time someone enjoys a bite of locally made Hawai‘i charcuterie.

It’s time to rethink what charcuterie can be — and where it can come from.