Traditional Pork Pies Recipe & Ploughman's lunch | Step by step

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Hey folks! Tonight for tea we had a ploughman’s lunch…so made a couple of tasty pork pies to go with it :) The weather has been lovely over the past week and just perfect for this kind of thing. Everything I used in the video will be listed below…enjoy! These ingredients will give you two quite large individual pies or one even bigger pie.
-Cheryl x
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What I used - Makes two 5 inch pies or one large pie
Hot water pastry:
260g (9oz) Plain flour
60g (2oz) Butter
70g (2½oz) Lard
1 teaspoon of salt
110ml (4 floz) Water
The filling:
400g (14oz) Pork mince (20% fat)
150g (5oz) Lean pork loin steak
Seasonings used:
½ teaspoon each of - salt, sage, thyme, parsley, paprika & white pepper
1 Beaten egg
For the savoury jelly:
200ml (7oz) Water
1 jelly stock pot or stock cube - I used a chicken stock pot
2 Gelatin sheets- I used Dr Oatker premium sheet gelatin
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[@hotelmario510]

Only just come across this channel and I just wanted to say, I love how homespun and unpretentious this is. This was a delight to watch. Thank you.

[@michelleboots4093]

My English husband introduced me to pork pie...I made some a couple of years back for Christmas Eve...they were a big hit! The best thing about making a big batch that time of year was being able to put them out on the screen porch to cool...saved a lot of room in the fridge 😊

[@rossmansell5877]

Can almost taste it!! (My dad WAS a ploughman with a two horse team and he had lunch of cheese, small onion and bread and some cider...and in the 1930s that WAS a decent meal for a farm worker!.)

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day Cheryl, for a first attempt at a pork pie that was a truly amazing effort. Yes, it's simple but one must have patience. A well-made cold pork pie is one of the great joys of life and can be served at any time for any occasion. I've even seen them at extremely posh Christmas spreads. They go way, way back in English and Scots cooking history; which is the exact opposite of the 'Ploughman's Lunch'. You're absolutely right about serving anything you fancy in a so-called 'Ploughman's Lunch'. Over the decades this dish has taken on a false reputation for being something handed down to us from early English cooking history. Nothing could be further from the truth. While the term a 'ploughman's lunch' first appeared in print the early 1800s, it was almost certainly a derisive description of a lump of cheese with a crust of bread; the universal meal of the poor in rural areas and cities, if one could afford cheese. What we know as 'The Ploughman's Lunch' today was created in the 1950s and actively promoted by the Milk Marketing Board to boost national cheese sales; according to the Encyclopedia Britannica. This is one of those dishes for which there is no 'recipe' and there never was one. If you see a 'Ploughman's Lunch' recipe in a book then the author has either made it up or copied a version from their local pub. So, go with any ingredients you like, a cold pork pie being a perfect component, as long as the 'lunch platter' includes a lump of cheese, it's a 'Ploughman's Lunch'. I'll be subscribing for more of your delicious Scot's cuisine. Cheers and all the best. Bill H.

[@jokerproduction]

I am absolutely making these. Looks amazing!

[@WhatsForTea]

😃👍

[@tanyaritter4623]

Thank you so much for your video. I live in Russia, but I really love British recipes. I already baked a pork pie. I liked it very much. And I also use subtitles, but I really liked your voice.

[@lynnmclaren1595]

Thanks for sharing . The ploughman’s lunch looks delicious 😋

[@Angela-rx1us]

That looks wonderful, took me back 70 years in a flash, my granny used to make these.

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

That looks delicious 👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

[@johnsinclair2231]

Always wanted to make these but always looked so difficult till now. Thanks going to make these for Sunday lunch with ploughman’s lunch.. Thanks again 😘

[@brianwhite9555]

I really liked seeing how you formed the pastry dough around the jar, it looks so easy and seems to work perfectly. Thanks, from Michigan, USA!

[@maggiedonaldson8432]

You are the Queen of Pies, Cheryl! These look delicious

[@donmccrea6633]

Nice Pork Pie presentation on a great Ploughman's lunch. From me in Canada.

[@1964Blueyes]

My Granda use to make these, if you saw the pastry and the meat in the fridge, you know when you came home from your work that night, you know what’s for your dinner. With mushy peas, I am in heaven 😊

[@missmerrily4830]

Oh my gosh, I've only just come across this recipe, apparently a year after it was first posted. I'm so happy! This is the best and easiest pork pie recipe I've ever seen and I can't wait to get started on it. I was ecstatic to see the jelly going in! As you said, it's traditional and no pork pie is right without this! YUM!

[@ScotVenus]

Haha me too!

[@dlgrilli]

WOW! That was brilliant! I’ve never heard of a plowman’s lunch. I love learning about foods!

[@sparkythemagicpiano2867]

2 of my fave English dishes in one video, thank you 👍

[@davidboyce8683]

The jam jar hack is genius, thank you for sharing. I can't say it enough, Mr what's for tea is one lucky guy .

[@danielbeck9191]

Thank you for this nice video! Looks delicious! Using the jar to make the pie case is ingenious!

[@WhatsForTea]

Thanks so much! 😊 It makes a good replacement if you don't have a pie dolly!

[@AlistairMathie]

Cheers Cheryl! I've loved these since I was boy, but since moving to Germany a few years ago I've been unable to find them. Halleluia for your video! I followed the recipe last Thursday and made a big, somewhat irregular one. Since then I've made two lots of medium-sized pies (3 pies apiece) and they are just getting better and better! Thank you!

[@joscott6476]

Thank you soo much - I didn’t realise that the jelly was put in second to the pork !! Another one for us to try !! ✨✨

[@thommurphy1721]

When I first moved here, to Pittsburgh, ( many years ago) one of the local punk bands I liked, was called Ploughman's Lunch!

[@CountBasie56]

What a brilliant idea to use a jar to form the bottom & sides of the pastry. So easy! I can't wait to get started. Much respect from Western Australia

[@adamlee3772]

That looks fantastic. I didn’t realise how easy they were to make.

[@sweetjustice1809]

I made these and the English gentlrman who was homesick said they were perfrct just like he remembers from the pubs back home. I also had to make hom pickled eggs, pickled onions, mayonnaise and mustard to get rid of homesickness.

[@ajisenramen888]

Thanks Cheryl, I love your recipes but also how clean and tidy you work. Thanks for this, really lovely.😊

[@deeferry6520]

Brilliant recipe, I can't wait to try it. Thanks Cheryl xxx

[@gaggymott9159]

Hot water crust, pork filling with spices and that GLORIOUS jelly...OH MY GOD! 🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤❤😋😋😋😋

[@sheilaperl4155]

I love the creative way you formed your pie casings, brilliant!

[@teresalast7352]

I made a pie yesterday, was absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the recipe x

[@mr.piechipsandbakedbeans7967]

Och aye! That sounds braw! Nothin' beats a ploughman's lunch wi' some homemade pork pies, eh? The weather's been smashin', perfect for bakin' a guid pie. Can't wait to gie it a go masel'! Cheers for sharin' the recipe!

[@CritterFritter]

Funny how words and phrases travel about the world. I live in the middle of the States. As a child, my grandmother would call me, “Her little pork-pie” 😊

[@paulineweir4804]

OMG Cheryl that looks mouthwatering.👌

[@beverley1539]

Love a ploughman lunch. Blessings luv Ontario Canada 🐝🇨🇦

[@jennyprorock]

What a beautiful plate of food. Great job Cheryl

[@80sLiving]

Lovely simple recipe that i'll definitely be trying, always thought making these would be complicated but you make it hassle free, thank you

[@sheilathomas8528]

, Cheryl this looks amazing, definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing.

[@user-ss7ck7pr2o]

I doubled the ingredients and made 2 big pies. Wow: look and taste really good. I made a few a couple of years back from another recipe (not yours) and was disappointed. Christine your recipe is excellent: many thanks! 😀👍👌

[@kater9115]

Great video. I always thought pork pies were way to difficult for me but will definately give your recipe a try, thank you!

[@melissalambert7615]

Wow - that looked great! I've never made one or had one. But I have made a ploughman's lunch (no salad). Had to make the Branston pickle myself. That was good. Not bad for an old lady in Oregon US.

[@edwindrood2816]

Really enjoy these how-to videos for old-fashioned recipes+

[@bestlocalestateagents6148]

Wow this looks awesome! 👌 I can't wait to try this .....I love your vlogs Cheryl thank you 😊

[@lenagreen4031]

wow!! that looks amazing a must try.

[@garymarshall8976]

Like the recipe especially the pastry. I usually mold while the pastry is hot. I thought that the thickest pastry bottom edges looked a little under cooked but will do my pork pies your way.

[@janettejones2125]

I made these yesterday and have just taken them out of the fridge and they taste amazing 😊

[@glendadalejones3753]

*This is truly spectacular Cheryl 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻* Wow ! 🙌 This is another strong favourite…and it is on my list to make Thankyou so much for making this video for me to learn.and as always,hunger is setting in . Much love sent xx

[@TeylaDex]

Just yesterday evening I was asking myself where I'd find a good recipe for those ^^

[@1aberbeeg]

So glad I had just eaten or i would have been crying. It looks superb and although I do a lot of home cooking have never made a pork pie, but you have inspired me. A great video.

[@terryrogers-kulick9499]

That is a beautiful poughman's lunch! Your recipes are always interesting and easy to follow!

[@katiesalt9556]

Hi Cheryl, well we gave the poker pies a go today, and although a lengthy process, it was quite simple to do. They are just setting now so the proof is in the pie when we try them tomorrow. Thankyou for the simple and easy to follow instruction. Fingers crossed these will be a festive favourite 😊

[@wendyellis6402]

Looking forward to trying my hand at hot water pastry. Thank you!

[@theprior46]

Looks fantastic. I might mention that the old fashione Be-Ro cook book advises moulding the pastry while it's still hot/warm as this is easy to shape and the cooked result doesn't collapse when you cut it to serve at fridge cold temperature or room temperature. Also when moulding it with your fingers you can spread it round the inside of a baking tin and this makes a nice large family sized pork pie. Your technique here is very professional - so will give it a Like right now. Lovely demo.

[@pamelacoles4634]

Your pastry is genius! Thank you !

[@andyjay9346]

Nothing beats a homemade pork pie. Nice recipe. Absolutely yummy scrum! Thanks from Australia.

[@michaelketley876]

Looks easy....will have to give it a go. Your finished pie looked so good, I was drooling. Thanks, Cheryl . Best wishes for Christmas and New Year 🌹👍

[@cyberkraut5139]

The most delicious thing is not that food for my mouth but your accent for my ears.

[@stephenjacobs5027]

You're a star! Your instructions are so straight forward. Thank you so much. xx

[@davidmorrison4027]

I have to try this pie. Love the tip with the wine, oops, jam jar lol

[@StonyRC]

Beautifully done - the pie and the lunch both look perfect to me.

[@lisaboban]

OK. That pie shaping method is brilliant!!!!

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

New sub here in Australia, I make a wicked pork pie, it was my mothers recipe and her mother and grandmother before her, it’s funny I bought one from Woolworths as a comparison a few weeks ago when I mad my last batch, they were charging $8 per pie and they were tiny small, I emailed the manufacturer explaining how ashamed they should be in making such bland cardboard tasting rubbish, I offered to hand deliver them a batch of mine for their staff to taste test, they did reply but declined my offer and sent me a $50 Woolworths voucher which I donated to my local homeless shelter. Next time I make ‘‘em I’ll post a vid, these old school recipes should never be forgotten, thank you for your video reminds me of my grandma

[@user-pb8vc8vp8w]

blueenglishstaff. Tried Patchetts in Mascot ? I'm aware of the Woolies items.....😝

[@auraaurora9815]

Ohhhhh, wow and it looks so yummy.

[@speccyiiii7677]

What a great idea to make the pastry in the pan, 'brilliant'. Great video, simply explained and looks delicious. Love it. Cheers.

[@margaretrobinson1670]

Wow that pie looks absolutely delicious Cheryl, I’m going to give them a go. 👍😋

[@debramage739]

Nice work Cheryl. Will try the pie.

[@ramyavanmaele9643]

Thank you and happy new year all the best

[@Momcat6]

This looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing your recipe ❤

[@RJWPG]

Brilliant - you make it look so easy!

[@okiejammer2736]

BEAUTIFUL! 😊

[@chrisyork368]

Definitely will try that looks delicious. Thank you.

[@sylviahall5667]

A definite must try thank you Cheryl

[@sue3028]

The pastry recipe is also good for left over turkey at Christmas, also any pork. Layers of pork, turkey, cranberry & apple sauce. Absolutely delicious. Cooking time is just to cook the pastry as the meat is already cooked. Great for leftover meat

[@stillbee7222]

They look delicious Cheryl, thank you so much!!

[@kj.baxter]

Thanks for sharing another great recipe Cheryl! Was looking forward to this one when you posted it on your instagram. These look fantastic, gotta make these soon.

[@valeriesmith7708]

Looks so good and you make it look so easy.

[@lucybrebner1529]

You make this look so easy. Thank you xx

[@tericandeloro4082]

My hubby would kiss me a thousands times over if he came home to this for his supper! 😘😘😘 What a wonderful recipe 🥰 and in its own right…..what a beautiful work of art!! 😍 Now to find the ambition….lol! 🤣

[@petertilsley3015]

What a pie.....unbelievable. Many Thanks from New Zealand

[@shirleylaboy603]

Looks delicious Cheryl. Thanks for sharing your recipe. 🙂❤️

[@WhatsForTea]

Thanks Shirley :) I can't claim this recipe as my own though...first time making them x

[@m.theresa1385]

Everything looks very delicious haughty I’d want some mustard with your beautiful pork pie. Thanks for showing us how easy to make and form that pastry, I’m looking forward to giving it a go. Looks like it may be one of those third times a charm things ;)

[@susanwood4770]

You have made that so simple, I’m eager to have a go. I’ll get the ingredients when I do my shopping Wednesday and my hubby will be delighted, as the ready made ones have been getting quite tasteless or full of salt. Well done and Thankyou! X

[@johngunning2123]

This looks absolutely delicious!

[@irishfergal]

I'm definitely going to give this a go this weekend. It looks delicious and brings back very fond memories of my time in Scotland and England (I noticed that most pubs in Yorkshire have pork pies during the summer months). I'll be sure to let you know how my pies turn out. I'll be serving four people. Thanks so much!

[@patz470]

@Fergal O'Doherty.... You: "I'll be sure to let you know how my pies turn out". And? 11 Months ago. 😉

[@bayanon7532]

@Fergal O'Doherty.... You: "I'll be sure to let you know how my pies turn out". And? 1 Year. ..... crickets .... Nothing ... I can only assume your pork pies killed you. Either that or you're just a pri@k ...

[@planesandcooking5142]

Love seeing this. I think Paul Hollywood would make a comment about the crust being a bit raw. Great effort. Cheers!

[@candaces3959]

Looks delicious! I must give that a go!

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Oh Cheryl that looked delicious 😋

[@dianesadler]

That pie looked absolutely delicious

[@enkisdaughter4795]

That looks absolutely delicious. Look forward to trying it - and you’re correct, it’s not a pork pie without the jelly.

[@pennycooks1389]

Looks so good I have to make this

[@gerardsmith4401]

Fantastic Cheryl 😋👍

[@janicedickinson9575]

Another great review. Well done on how much your channel has grown xx

[@scotch5clive7frommcr]

I reccomend your Pork Pie recipe Cheryl , just perfect was the word when i followed your instructions. I really love a good pie and these are excellent . 10 out of 10 for them and thanks again for sharing your amazing cooking talents with me.

[@sandrapaterson8678]

love a pork pie 🥧 looks wonderful 😋

[@kathyherman7079]

Wow that looks so good

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

As an English person I have NEVER made this and we make EVERYTHING from scratch. lol I have made branston, cheese, bread, Scotch eggs, sausage rolls: I think its time! thanks for the help!

[@laurensinclair2855]

Looks incredible. I will try that soon.

[@bellekordo]

Wow...that looks delish! I want a plowmans lunch now!

[@elizabethtamp1537]

Wow! Excellent, simple methodology to make this pork pie. Thank you. :)

[@opwave79]

This looks amazing! I’ve always wanted to make pork pies and I will try your easy recipe soon. Thank you!

[@jacquelinepaddock7535]

Remind me of seeing my mum making a pork pie when rationing ended in the early 50s. She also made one of those choux pastry towers covered in spun sugar, wow!

[@chauntikleer]

Croquembouche?