Ploughman's Lunch

Name: Ploughman's Lunch
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Cuisine: Pub Grub Classics
Ingredients: Red Leicester Cheese — 150 g; Rutland Cheese — 150 g; Stilton Cheese — 150 g; Cured Ham — 150 g; Pork Pie — 200 g; Brawn — 150 g; Crusty Bread — 1 loaf; Salted Butter — 50 g; Farmhouse Pickle — 100 g; Pickled Onions — 6; Apples — 2; Celery — 3 stalks; Tomatoes — 4

This delightful Ploughman's lunch features artisan cheeses, locally cured meats, crusty bread, butter curls, farmhouse pickle, pickled onions, tomatoes, celery, apples, and a crisp pint of ale. Delivering an unbeatable combination of rich, savoury, and fresh elements, this classic British spread brings rustic pub comfort food straight to your home kitchen.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 0 minutes

Servings: 2 to 4

Notes:

Allow artisan hard cheeses to come to room temperature before serving to ensure the fullest development of flavour.

Use a potato peeler to shave thin curls of salted butter for easy spreading on crusty bread.

Select a balanced assortment of regional meats, such as pork pie, cured ham, and brawn, alongside quality hard cheeses like red Leicester and Stilton.

Complement the rich cheeses and meats with fresh elements including tomatoes, sliced apples, and crunchy celery as a palate cleanser.

Add traditional accompaniments such as farmhouse pickle and pickled onions to provide a sharp, tangy contrast.

Serve immediately with fresh crusty bread and a cold glass of traditional ale or cider.

Prep Ingredients and Bring Cheese to Room Temperature
Unwrap your artisan hard cheeses, cured meats, and pork pie, and let them rest at room temperature for optimal flavour development.

Slice Meats and Cheeses
Slice the cured ham, pork pie, and brawn neatly, and arrange alongside wedges of red Leicester, Rutland cheese, and Stilton blue cheese on a large serving board.

Prepare Accompaniments
Wash and slice tomatoes, crisp apples, and celery sticks, and place into small bowls alongside farmhouse pickle and pickled onions.

Shape Butter
Use a potato peeler to create delicate butter curls from softened salted butter and arrange next to a fresh loaf of crusty bread.

Assemble and Serve
Arrange all the prepared elements artfully on a large rustic board or platter, and serve immediately with a cold pint of traditional ale or cider.