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Layout of the ingredients of a ploughman's lunch with Brewers Build tea (Lapsang Souchsong) at HeathGlen Farm for a high tea lunch.
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British Ploughman's Lunch

This will show the classic ingredients in a British Ploughman's Lunch and how to assemble them.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: British
Meat & Poultry: beef
Servings: 2
Calories: 693kcal
Author: Dorothy Stainbrook

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4-6 oz cheddar cheese
  • 1 baguette
  • 2 tablespoons butter room temperature
  • ¼ cup chutney Branston pickle is traditional chutney
  • ½ cup pickled onions see notes
  • ¼ cup coarse mustard
  • 2 cups black tea see notes for brewing instructions
  • 2 Cornish pasties optional

Instructions

  • Arrange cheese, bread, and butter on a wooden board or large plate
    4-6 oz cheddar cheese, 1 baguette, 2 tablespoons butter
  • Add small dishes of chutney and pickled onions and mustard
    1/4 cup chutney, 1/2 cup pickled onions, 1/4 cup coarse mustard
  • Add optional items as desired
    2 Cornish pasties
  • Serve with Builder's Brew tea
    2 cups black tea

Notes

  • For quick pickled onions: Slice 1 red onion thinly. Combine 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt. Pour over onions, let sit 30 minutes. Full recipe
  • For Builder's Brew: Use strong black tea (English Breakfast, Assam, or lapsang souchong), steep 4-5 minutes, add milk to taste

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1586mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 941IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 565mg | Iron: 5mg