Jeremy Clarkson fiercely defended by fans as pub slammed over 'extortionate' price of a steak: 'Some markup!'

Jeremy Clarkson opened The Farmer's Dog back in August

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On the Farmer's Dog's Instagram page, a snap of the mouth-watering dish was shared to introduce fans to the new option.

In the accompanying caption, it read: "Thanks Chef! Here’s a special for you... Diddly Squat reared fillet steak with fresh carrots, mash and local black cabbage all for £28 pounds…"

While some of the comments in response praised the appetising look of the plate, the majority of the reactions centred on the £28 price tag.

And it's safe to say several fans didn't feel the dish warranted the value, as one Instagram user hit out in response: "Where is the rest of it?"

Another blasted: "Didn’t realise 1 potato, half a carrot and 1 bit of leafy greens cost that much. Considering they farm their own meat and veg. This is extortionate."

Elsewhere, a third hit out: "For those saying it's good value - half a carrot, a potato and a green leaf costs probably about 50p max. The steak is home raised, much cheaper than if ordered in. The cost of this dish is about £4-5max, the rest is business costs (a few quid) and profit."

"What’s that? That’s 2 mouth fulls," a fourth said as they criticised the portion size before another chimed in: "That’s some markup."

Neither Clarkson nor The Farmer's Dog page addressed the complaints but before long, a vast number of followers jumped to the 64-year-old's defence.

Addressing the complaints head-on, one fan hit back: "For all those questioning the price, a pub near us are selling local fillet steak at £45/portion! £28 looks a bargain!"

Another echoed: "People are acting shocked by a fillet steak for £28??? Very reasonable especially when you know exactly where the beef came from."