Ploughmans Lunch British Pub Lunch Recipes

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

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