Ploughmans Lunch
The classic British cold platter of cheese, bread, pickle and ham. The basic is a simple value plate, while the ultimate assembles artisan cheeses, home-baked bread and a homemade ale chutney.
Vegetarian
Nut-free
Budget version
Value Cheddar, sliced bread, pickle and a boiled egg.
Per serving£1.60
Total cost£3.20
Time20 min
Ingredients for 2
- 150 g value mature Cheddar , wedged
- 4 slices white crusty bread
- 2 eggs , boiled
- 60 g sweet pickle
- 1 tomato , quartered
- 1 iceberg lettuce , shredded
- 20 g butter
Method
- Boil the eggs for 8 minutes, cool under cold water and peel.
- Cut the Cheddar into thick wedges and butter the bread.
- Arrange the cheese, halved eggs, tomato and lettuce on plates.
- Add a spoonful of sweet pickle to each plate and serve.
Equipment
- small saucepan
- knife
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value Cheddar, sliced bread, pickle and a boiled egg.
Better
Two regional cheeses, a granary roll, pork pie and Branston-style pickle.
Ultimate
Artisan cheeses, home-baked sourdough, honey-roast ham and homemade ale chutney.