Bacon Lettuce & Tomato (BLT) Sandwich Recipe

Bacon Lettuce & Tomato (BLT) Sandwich
Recipe

The combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato has been a popular

sandwich filling for donkey’s years, but the combination really took off

after World War II, when ingredients like tomatoes became available in

stores year-round. It’s debatable as to whether or not this is actually a

good thing—tasteless, anemic tomato anyone?

Today, the BLT sandwich is as ubiquitous as tuna mayo or ham and

cheese, and is available in restaurants, bars, cafés, and even (shudder)

supermarkets and service stations. The best BLTs are, of course, made at

home; preferably with a raging hangover.

Makes 2

INGREDIENTS

6 slices (rashers) thick-cut smoked bacon

2 slices thick-cut white bloomer bread

Mayonnaise

Lettuce—Boston lettuce or butter lettuce (Little Gem) is a good choice, as it has a lovely crunch, but

any lettuce will do

1 ripe tomato, sliced

Black pepper, to taste

Preheat the broiler (grill) and cook the bacon until the fat is nice and crisp.

Assemble the sandwiches by spreading 2 slices of bread liberally with mayo, then add a

layer of lettuce, followed by 3 pieces of cooked bacon per sandwich, and finally the

tomato slices.

Season with pepper, add the final slices of bread, and serve while the bacon is still

warm.