Ploughman's Lunch: British Classic

Krysta

A rustic and hearty traditional British meal featuring a simple yet satisfying combination of crusty bread, sharp cheese, tangy pickles, and savory cold meats.

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Total Time 10

Calories 650 kcal

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.

Keyword British lunch, traditional meal, pub food, cheese board, no-cook meal, cold platter