Ploughman Lunch Recipe
The Ploughman Lunch, a traditional British meal, is celebrated for its simplicity and versatility. This classic dish combines creamy cheeses, crisp salads, tangy pickles, and more, allowing for customizable bites that cater to individual preferences. It's ideal for picnics, casual lunches, or as a satisfying and straightforward meal, making it a timeless favorite that beautifully represents Britain's culinary heritage.
Ingredients
- Bread e.g., baguette or rustic loaf
- Cheese e.g., cheddar, Stilton, or Red Leicester
- Pickles e.g., Branston pickle or piccalilli
- Salad items e.g., lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber
- Cold meats optional, e.g., ham or roast beef
- Hard-boiled egg optional
- Butter optional
- Apple or pear slices optional
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients. You will need the following:
- Bread: A good quality crusty bread is ideal, such as a sourdough or rye bread.
- Cheese: A variety of cheeses, such as cheddar, stilton, and brie.
- Meat: Ham, pork pie, or other cold cuts.
- Pickled vegetables: Pickled onions, gherkins, or cornichons.
- Fresh vegetables: Salad greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, or other vegetables of your choice.
- Fruit: Apples, grapes, or other fruits of your choice.
- Condiments: Mustard, chutney, or piccalilli.
- Slice the bread and cheese. Arrange the bread and cheese on a platter or serving board.
- Add the meat, pickled vegetables, and fresh vegetables. Arrange the meat, pickled vegetables, and fresh vegetables on the platter or serving board.
- Add the fruit and condiments. Arrange the fruit and condiments on the platter or serving board.
- Serve and enjoy!