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

[@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!.)

[@Janieblueyes]

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 😊

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@Angela-rx1us]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@lynnmclaren1595]

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

[@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!

[@maggiedonaldson8432]

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

[@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 .

[@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

[@PhilipShand]

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

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

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

[@FaithandFun-w6q]

Fantastic video look so delicious, thank you for sharing friend! ✨💞

[@jokerproduction]

I am absolutely making these. Looks amazing!

[@WhatsForTea]

😃👍

[@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

[@warriorsw6534]

Great English pie 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Theoriginalsparkythemagicpiano]

Ploughman’s is English too

[@byteme9718]

Don't bother wasting hours looking for pork pie recipes because this is as good as it gets.

[@damient9934]

Love the soothing Scottish accent… I’ll be giving this recipe a try. Can’t beat a decent pork pie! 👍🏻

[@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! 😀👍👌

[@dlgrilli]

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

[@Theoriginalsparkythemagicpiano]

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

[@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 😘

[@janettejones2125]

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

[@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!

[@ilovestitch]

Greetings from the USA! I think I've found a new, and absolutely charming/endearing little channel here! Thank you for sharing your content with the world.

[@enkisdaughter4795]

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

[@marknicol4606]

Tops MADE EVERYTHING SIMPLE. Bravo. Keep It coming. I can cook!! But made your. Corned beef pie. Fantastic. 🕊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🕊❤️

[@sheilathomas8528]

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

[@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.

[@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! 🤣

[@thommurphy1721]

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

[@dianapovero7319]

Loved this1 If you're here in the U.S. you can use canned bone broth if you can't find gelatine sheets, it will jell, this was delishious with turkey as well!. Rewatched this twice now, THANKS for the video Cheryl!

[@mattfraser3452]

🤣

[@imapip6313]

Thx for the tip about the canned one broth. I am from Delaware USA

[@imapip6313]

I’m looking forward to trying this

[@WabacControl]

@@imapip6313 Knox gelatine powder is very easy to use and substitute for gelatine sheets.

[@sandrabergquist1684]

Bone broth jells? What is the procedure ? I love pork pies, and this explanation was so easy to follow. Excellent video.

[@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 !! ✨✨

[@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

[@beverley1539]

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

[@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

[@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

[@caninedrill_instructor5861]

Hello Ms. Cheryl, You're correct about this hot water crust being the easiest in the world to make. Recently, I've made a chicken pot pie using a butter crust. i.e. flour, salt, cold butter, and cold water. Then I tried my hand at a oil crust. Let's just say I won't be making that mistake again as the taste couldn't stand up against the butter crust. Then most recently I made a hot water ( 50/50 lard/butter ) pastry and made pasties out of it. The taste was phenomenal. The pastry was super easy to make. Last night, I made a large pastry and put it in the refrigerator. Originally, I was going to make more pasties I( I still might ). Then last night, I got to thinking and decided to try my hand at hand raised pies. Yes, the pun was intentional. I found some minced meat in my freezer, not sure if it's beef, or pork, so mystery meat. Along with the meat I'll be making a filling with onions, carrots, celery, roasted potatoes, roasted turnips, and roasted Swede. I can't forget the trinity. Frozen corn, peas, and green beans. I'm going with all this veg because I want this to be a complete meal. The only thing missing is a fruit. LOL For grins 'n giggles, I priced out a pie dolly on Amazon and it's $35.00 USD. That's a bit too dear, especially when I can accomplish the hand raising using a widemouth pint mason jar. ( Yes, my Scots heritage came into play. ). It appears that you and I think alike... I tried it out and it looks like I can place three pies hand raised using the pint jar in my 10 inch/25.4cm pie plates based on the fact that I can fit three jars in the plate with a wee bit of room to spare. I'm making enough to feed myself for the week. By the by, I set down some pickled onions at the end of August. I just tried one. Oh My GOODNESS was it a flavour grenade!

[@jennyprorock]

What a beautiful plate of food. Great job Cheryl

[@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.

[@_PJW_]

This is a proper 'How To'. Makes it look so easy. At evening just skip the telly for an hour or two to prepare. Since most of it has to rest for hours. Best time investment.

[@paulineweir4804]

OMG Cheryl that looks mouthwatering.👌

[@alyswilliams9571]

Well Cheryl, for someone who claims she can't make pastry and is no kind of chef you did a pretty good job with that pie. Very well done.

[@michaelmcdonald1184]

Great job, well done. Look forward to giving it a try. So glad to see a video from a fellow Scot with NO subtitles. Goneyersel.

[@maggypatches]

i love seeing the recipes for dishes. when you grab the premade, although you make look delish, i grimsce at the bad chemicals in those foods. ❤ you are what you eat! ❤

[@lenagreen4031]

wow!! that looks amazing a must try.

[@gaggymott9159]

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

[@andyjay9346]

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

[@BoulderCreekSteve]

I’m going to make these for dinner, and watch Still Game this evening!

[@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!

[@keithshergold9257]

I am giving this a go! Best looking pies I have seen. My father-in-law is coming for a visit this week. I'll make a ploughman's lunch.

[@AddisonGreen-l4l]

The recipe is amazing! Easy to make and the result exceeded all expectations.

[@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” 😊

[@donmccrea6633]

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

[@wendyellis6402]

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

[@adamlee3772]

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

[@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 ...

[@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.

[@lisaboban]

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

[@edwindrood2816]

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

[@marlyntaylor5145]

My hubby loves pork pies. I’ll surprise him by making this recipe. Thanks a lot

[@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

[@debramage739]

Nice work Cheryl. Will try the pie.

[@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 😊

[@lindamccaffrey9297]

Oh yum!! We have Scottish meat pies for Xmas eve. Tradition.. Never had pork oies, but that cud be next. You n god bless n stay well. 💖

[@Theoriginalsparkythemagicpiano]

Pork pies and ploughman’s are both English meals

[@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 ;)

[@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.

[@derekadams729]

Love the pies Cheryl. I'll give them ago here in the Philippines. Originally from Stonehaven. 👍👍

[@sheilaperl4155]

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

[@BriarLeaf00]

This looks like a top recipe and quite unlike the kind of meat pies you'd typically be able to find in the northeastern US. Looking forward to giving this a go, thanks so much for breaking it down into easy steps to follow!

[@stevefowler3398]

Can you get PICCALLILI? Or BRANSTON PICKLE? Or PICKLED ONIONS? All essential accompaniments. Or better still, make your own. Enjoy.

[@BriarLeaf00]

@@stevefowler3398 They have most of those in the UK section of the supermarket. I'll give them a try, thanks!

[@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

[@auraaurora9815]

Ohhhhh, wow and it looks so yummy.

[@estherbauer8216]

I’m from California. I love making these type of pies.

[@Theoriginalsparkythemagicpiano]

And to think, Americans like to bash English food like this lol, these are both traditional English foods

[@planesandcooking5142]

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

[@davidmorrison4027]

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

[@petertilsley3015]

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

[@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.

[@kimberlee3243]

Awesome trick with the jelly jar! I’m going to try this with rice flour and add some veg

[@joancarucci8290]

Hello Cheryl,,Pork is my favorite meat..WOW would I enjoy that beautiful pork pie...Your first time making this ,,,,fabulous.

[@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!

[@norman4uk]

that was the easiest pork pie i have seen made, thank you very much

[@ZenaHerbert]

This recipe has been very successful for us. I make my own sausages so it was easy to adjust the seasonings for your pork pie. The pastry is crisp and tasty, too. Must confess I added a touch of mace to the pork. Thank you for sharing this. Greetings from England.

[@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.

[@annegraham4307]

Definitely going to give these a try. You make it look so easy. Be lovely with a bit of Branson Pickle. Might even have a bash at turning it into a gala pie (pork pie with hard boiled egg in the middle), which I love. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@janicegame2372]

What a good idea!

[@kraftwerk974]

This is actually identical to my French wife's Pâté en croûte recipe but round instead of rectangular. Looks delicious ! Cheers from Barcelona 😘

[@Getpojke]

That was a fine looking pie, we'll have to start calling you Mrs Miggins.🥧😁 I made myself a wooden mandrel many years back when making pies more often, but the jam jar is just as good a trick. I'd quite often make layered game pies in the hot water crust. Always really tasty. Quite like putting a spoon of Branston pickle or piccalilli mixed through the meat, or wee cubes or cheese. A boiled egg is good to to make it a Gala pie. It's like having a mini ploughman's in a pie! Great video & hope you enjoyed your tea, haven't made a ploughman's in ages. 🤔💭[Know what I'm making next week.]

[@clivemilner]

thanks Mrs Muggins. Great 👍recipe 👌

[@TeylaDex]

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

[@doritoworld8062]

I love pork pies. Cannot buy any where l live. You must be so dedicated to make the pies. Good on you.😊

[@margaretrobinson1670]

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

[@mikewilliams4499]

Ploughman’s lunch looked epic

[@gerardsmith4401]

Fantastic Cheryl 😋👍

[@TheNobbynoonar]

I’m tempted to go out and buy a plough now!

[@rickwiedman4836]

I Love British Food. Thank you

[@Theoriginalsparkythemagicpiano]

These are both specifically English in case you want to look for similar recipes

[@stephenjacobs5027]

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

[@francesmunro9666]

Looks fab Cheryl thanks x👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@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?