Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food

Champion of British pub food and Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge has collected all of his best ideas, tips and tricks in this essential classic cookbook.

‘A publican with star quality’ The Telegraph

‘Tom raises the bar on pub grub’ Metro

‘The talk of taverns up and down the country’ Independent

‘My main goal is to show how achievable fantastic pub food can be to prepare – right in your own kitchen... the important thing is chillaxo relaxo, be inspired and feel good about whatever you prepare. Remember, proper food is the result of treating quality ingredients lovingly and with respect. They won't let you down!’

Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food isn't about fussy gastronomy; it’s hearty comfort food with Michelin star magic. In this cookbook, Tom proves that everyone can make proper pub food, and the only place he wants to see a foam is on the head of a pint of beer! Over 100 recipes reveal his secrets for making real food truly amazing, including perfected dishes from his childhood and special treats he serves at his own one-of-a-kind pub, The Hand & Flowers. These recipes are simply the best version you’ll ever have of the dishes everyone loves the most.

With standout recipes including . . .

• Treacle-cured beef with roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings
• Flash-fried sirloin steaks with mustard seed dressing
• Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb with boulangère potatoes
• Hot salt-beef bagels with pickled vegetables
• Pork pie with piccalilli
• Fish and chips with pea purée and tartare sauce
• Smoked haddock fishcakes with fried egg and cheese sauce
• Pork scratchings
• Smoky bacon crisps
• Steamed ginger puddings with vanilla custard
• Apple and toffee crumble tart

‘Every chef says their cooking is about making ingredients taste even more of themselves ­­­– Kerridge really does it’ Diana Henry

Tom Kerridge’s new book, The BBQ Book, is out now.