British · appetizer
Ploughman's Lunch
Ploughman's Lunch reads richness 5.5, sourness 5.4 and umami 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British appetizer, about 10 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.6 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 2.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.5 · Sourness 5.4 · Umami 5.1 · Salinity 4.8 · Sweetness 4.6 · Fruity 3.8 · Floral 2.2 · Funk & Ferment 1.5 · Bitterness 1.1 · Smoke 1.1 · Herbaceous 1.1 · Earthy 0.7 · Nutty 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 8 oz mature cheddar
- 4 thick slices crusty bread
- 4 tbsp Branston pickle
- 4 pickled onions
- 1 apple
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 oz sliced ham (optional)
Time & effort: about 10 min (5 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 148.6 kcal, 6.4 g protein, 5.8 g fat, 17.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Arrange generous slices of cheese, bread, and cold cuts on a wooden board or plate.
- Add dollops of chutney or pickle alongside pickled onions and fresh apple wedges.
- Serve at room temperature with butter on the side; no cooking is required.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.