A rustic and hearty traditional British meal featuring a simple yet satisfying combination of crusty bread, sharp cheese, tangy pickles, and savory cold meats.
Ploughman's Lunch: British Classic
A rustic and hearty traditional British meal featuring a simple yet satisfying combination of crusty bread, sharp cheese, tangy pickles, and savory cold meats.
Ingredients
- 2 slices crusty bread such as a baguette or sourdough
- 150 g Cheddar cheese or other firm British cheese
- 2 tbsp Branston pickle or other mixed pickle
- 4 slices cooked ham or other cold meat
- 1 hard-boiled egg halved (optional)
- 1/2 apple sliced (optional)
- 2 leaves lettuce
- 4 slices cucumber
- 2 slices tomato
- 1 tbsp butter for bread (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Arrange the bread, cheese, ham, and pickles artfully on a serving board or plate.
- 2. Add optional accompaniments like hard-boiled egg, apple slices, lettuce, cucumber, and tomato.
- 3. Serve immediately, perhaps with a pat of butter for the bread and a pint of your favorite ale.
Notes
For an authentic experience, serve with a pint of ale. Feel free to vary the cheese (e.g., Stilton, Red Leicester) and cold meats (e.g., pork pie, salami). A hard-boiled egg or apple slices make great additions.
