Jul 13 2026
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Country Lunch Buffet Recipe

Inspired by Machine Shed Restaurant
Time3h 30m
Serves8

Served as lunch portions and available until 3pm. Includes homemade bread and real butter. Entrée options include: Roasted Pork Loin with Garlic Herb Sauce, Old Fashioned Pot Roast, Fried Chicken, Roasted Turkey Breast, Baked Ham, Country Sage Stuffed Pork Loin, or Plowman's Meatloaf.

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Ingredients

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Homemade Bread

Garlic Herb Sauce for Roasted Pork Loin

Roasted Pork Loin

Old Fashioned Pot Roast

Fried Chicken

Roasted Turkey Breast

Baked Ham

Country Sage Stuffed Pork Loin

Plowman's Meatloaf

Real Butter

Method

Homemade Bread

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough

    In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    Add salt and flour gradually, mixing until a dough forms. Add melted butter.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth.

  4. 4

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  5. 5

    Shape and Second Rise

    Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Bake the Bread

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Garlic Herb Sauce for Roasted Pork Loin

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Roasted Pork Loin

  1. 8

    Prepare the Pork

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Rub the pork loin with the garlic herb sauce thoroughly.

  2. 9

    Roast the Pork

    Place the pork loin in a roasting pan and roast for about 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Old Fashioned Pot Roast

  1. 10

    Sear the Meat

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast on all sides until browned.

  2. 11

    Add Vegetables and Broth

    Add beef broth, carrots, onion, and potatoes to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 12

    Cook the Roast

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3-4 hours until the meat is tender.

Fried Chicken

  1. 13

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, soak the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  2. 14

    Prepare the Coating

    In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.

  3. 15

    Coat the Chicken

    Remove chicken from buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.

  4. 16

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

  5. 17

    Fry the Chicken

    Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes per batch.

Roasted Turkey Breast

  1. 18

    Prepare the Turkey

    Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Rub the turkey breast with olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped sage.

  2. 19

    Roast the Turkey

    Place turkey in a roasting pan and roast for 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Baked Ham

  1. 20

    Prepare the Glaze

    In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, honey, ground mustard, and cloves.

  2. 21

    Bake the Ham

    Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Score the ham and brush the glaze over it. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours.

Country Sage Stuffed Pork Loin

  1. 22

    Prepare the Stuffing

    In a bowl, combine bread crumbs, sage, onion, celery, and chicken broth. Mix well.

  2. 23

    Stuff the Pork Loin

    Make a slit in the pork loin, stuff it with the mixture, and secure with kitchen twine.

  3. 24

    Roast the Stuffed Loin

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roast for about 1.5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Plowman's Meatloaf

  1. 25

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 26

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.

  3. 27

    Shape the Meatloaf

    Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape into a loaf.

  4. 28

    Bake

    Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C). Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.

Real Butter

  1. 29

    Serve the Butter

    Place the unsalted butter in a serving dish or on the table for guests to enjoy with the homemade bread.

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