Best 2 Traditional English Pub Style Ploughmans Lunch Recipes

The ploughman's lunch is a traditional English pub meal that is typically served with a variety of cheeses, bread, and pickles. It is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a leisurely lunch or dinner. While there are many variations on this dish, the basic ingredients are always the same: cheese, bread, and pickles. The type of cheese that is used can vary, but Cheddar is a popular choice. The bread is usually a crusty white bread, such as a baguette or sourdough. The pickles can be anything from gherkins to pickled onions. Additionally, some variations of ploughman's lunch may include other items such as hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, or salad.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TRADITIONAL ENGLISH PUB STYLE PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH

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Just the words Ploughman's Lunch, conjures up images of lazy lunches sat outside with friends, in the Beer Garden of an old Country Pub! This is one of the most famous of pub lunches - so simple and yet so satisfying, especially if taken with a pint of real ale or cider! Although the term "Ploughman's Lunch" was first coined in the 1930's, as part of a very successful marketing campaign, the concept behind it goes back much further. Throughout the centuries, agricultural workers would take their lunch out to the fields with them; this usually consisted of bread and cheese with ale or cider - a perfect combination! It's easy to prepare and should consist of at least the following: crusty bread and butter; a selection of English cheeses; pickled onions; chutney and pickles. This also makes excellent picnic food, and is easy to pack and transport. I have two pickle recipes on Recipezaar that would be wonderful with this lunch: Recipe #246663 and Recipe #246675.

Provided by French Tart

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 Ploughman's Lunches, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large crusty bread rolls or 1/2 baguette
1 -2 ounce fresh butter
8 ounces double Gloucester cheese or 8 ounces red leicester cheese
4 large pickled onions
4 tablespoons chutney (such as, branston pickle, Pan Yan Pickle or ploughman's pickle) or 4 tablespoons pickles (such as, branston pickle, Pan Yan Pickle or ploughman's pickle)
2 tomatoes
4 spring onions
salt
pepper

Steps:

Arrange the buttered bread on a large platter or plate; you can also leave the bread unbuttered, and place a pat of butter on the side instead.
Cut 4 ozs of cheese per person, it is nice to have a choice of two cheese, such as 2 ozs Cheddar and 2 ozs Stilton - arrange these on the same platter/plate.
Put the pickled onions and chutney or pickles on the side of the plate, along with a fresh tomato left whole and the spring onions.
Make sure there is salt and pepper available, as well as some good real ale or cider!
Enjoy!

PLOUGHMAN'S LUNCH (BRITISH PUB LUNCH)

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This is a Mature Cheddar and Chutney Sandwich, just one of the sandwiches sold under the "Ploughman's Lunch" heading listed on pub menu's in Great Britain. Bloomer Bread is a chewy, dense bread that is made with very long rising times to develop the flavor of the wheat and the yeast.

Provided by ddav0962

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 3m

Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 ounces Mature cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons plum and apple chutney
2 slices bloomer bread

Steps:

Spread bread with plum and apple chutney. Layer in chunks of mature cheddar. Assemble sandwich and serve with "chips".

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, good-quality ingredients will make all the difference in the taste of your Ploughman's lunch. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful cheese.
Make your own bread: If you have the time, making your own bread is a great way to add a personal touch to your Ploughman's lunch. You can find many easy recipes for no-knead bread online.
Use a variety of cheeses: A Ploughman's lunch is a great opportunity to try different types of cheese. Some popular choices include cheddar, stilton, and brie.
Don't forget the pickles: Pickles are a classic accompaniment to a Ploughman's lunch. They add a tangy, briny flavor that complements the other ingredients.
Keep it simple: A Ploughman's lunch is a simple dish, so don't overcomplicate it. Just focus on using fresh, high-quality ingredients and you'll be sure to have a delicious meal.

Conclusion:

A Ploughman's lunch is a classic English pub dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's simple to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few fresh ingredients, you can easily create a delicious and satisfying Ploughman's lunch that the whole family will enjoy.