Light Bites
British
BritishPloughmans 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
Better version
Two regional cheeses, a granary roll, pork pie and Branston-style pickle.
Per serving£3.60
Total cost£7.20
Time15 min
Ingredients for 2
- Cheese
- 120 g West Country mature Cheddar
- 100 g Stilton
- Plate
- 1 individual pork pie , halved
- 2 granary rolls
- 80 g chunky ploughmans pickle
- 2 pickled onions
- 1 apple , sliced
- 4 radishes
- 25 g salted butter
Method
- Take the cheeses out of the fridge 20 minutes ahead to come to room temperature.
- Cut the Cheddar and Stilton into generous wedges.
- Arrange the cheese, halved pork pie and rolls on a board.
- Add the apple slices, radishes and pickled onions.
- Spoon the chunky pickle into a small pot and serve with the butter alongside.
Equipment
- serving board
- small dishes
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.
