Lunches
Ploughman’s-Style Cheese and Brown Bread Lunch
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) Irish cheddar cheese, sliced
- 4 slices brown soda bread
- 100 g (3.5 oz) cooked ham, sliced
- 2 tbsp chutney or piccalilli
- 1 apple, sliced
- A handful of pickled onions
- Butter, for spreading
Method
- Arrange the sliced cheese and ham on a large serving board.
- Butter the slices of brown bread and place alongside.
- Add the sliced apple and pickled onions to the board.
- Spoon the chutney or piccalilli into a small bowl and place in the center.
- Serve immediately, allowing everyone to build their own bites.
Introduction: A simple, satisfying farmhouse lunch of Irish cheddar, brown bread, pickles and cold meats, this style of plate has long been a practical midday meal for farm workers and remains popular in pubs across the country.
Cultural Background: A simple, satisfying farmhouse lunch of Irish cheddar, brown bread, pickles and cold meats, this style of plate has long been a practical midday meal for farm workers and remains popular in pubs across the country.
Tips: A well-aged, sharp Irish cheddar makes the biggest difference to the flavor of this simple plate.
Variations: Smoked cheese, boiled eggs or a wedge of pork pie are common additions. A vegetarian version omits the ham and can be made using vegetarian cheddar and chutney.
Storage: Components can be refrigerated separately for up to 3 days; assemble just before serving.
Reheating: Not applicable; served cold.
Nutrition: Per serving (approx.): 480 kcal, 26g fat, 34g carbohydrate, 24g protein.
FAQs:
Q: What cheese works best?
A: A mature Irish cheddar is traditional, but any good sharp cheese will work.
Q: Can I make this ahead?
A: Prepare the components ahead but assemble the board just before serving for freshness.
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