BLTs
BLTs. Bacon Lettuce Tomato sandwich. Brenda’s favorite sandwich.
The ingredients key to the most sublime BLT generally go unrecognized . . . fresh ground pepper and mayonnaise. Brenda highlights both of these ingredients in her version of this classic sandwich.
BLTs
Make a loaf of french bread
Cook the bacon
Chop the bacon
Prep:
Lettuce, wash leaves
Tomatoes, wash & slice
Collect:
Mayonnaise
Pepper mill
Here's how to properly assemble:
Cut off desired length of loaf for sandwich, slice in half lengthwise
Optional: toast the bread
Slather both sides with mayonnaise
Heap chopped bacon on one half
Grind black pepper over bacon
Top with a single layer of sliced tomatoes
Grind black pepper over tomatoes
Hit with a light sprinkle of salt (optional)
Mound on lettuce leaves
Top with mayo'd bread
Serve immediately.
Brenda’s tips:
Brenda uses double the mayonnaise on BLTs as compared to other sandwiches
Maximize the lettuce - provides great crunch
Chopping the bacon will allow even distribution and prevent bacon-less bites.
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