Crisp bacon, cool lettuce and ripe tomato in toasted bread with mayonnaise.
BLT is crisp bacon, cool lettuce and ripe tomato in toasted bread with mayonnaise.
Make BLT when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.
lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus
Cook the bacon over medium heat until deeply crisp, then drain briefly on kitchen paper.
Toast the bread until golden but still tender enough to bite through.
Spread mayonnaise over the warm toast and season the tomato slices with black pepper.
Layer lettuce, tomato and bacon evenly, close the sandwiches and press very lightly.
Cut in half and serve immediately while the bacon is hot and the lettuce is crisp.
Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.
Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.
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