The BLT

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Originally posted by Kiowa1 SLICES OF JUST PICKED TOMATOES FROM THE GARDEN STILL WARM FROM THE SUN

I save those to throw at my kid brother.

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Originally posted by matilda

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Originally posted by John A

Ya know, it's a mystery Baah Ben. I swear there was more bacon when I fried it up, some dissapeared between the stove and the countertop That's Hellman's mayo, I'm going to have to try Duke's since so many people brag about it.

One hasn't had mayonnaise until one has had Duke's.

Better yet... Duke's Famous Sauce. All hail matilda!

Last fall---as the tomato crop was waning--i was craving one more BLT--but the tomatoes just were not ripening---so i made some with fried green tomatoes!! GOOD IDEA!!! Toasted rye bread-Hellman's--crisp lettuce and a wonderful thick sliced local maple bacon,my wife declared it the best she had ever had!

My perfect BLT would be a combination of WI and NOLA - thick strips of Nueske's pepper bacon (WI), not too crisp, Cajun Creole tomatoes (NOLA), Blue Plate mayo (NOLA), and a bit of lettuce. The bread can be either cheapie Bunny Bread (toasted) (NOLA) or a soft, sliced Bruegger's bagel (WI).

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Originally posted by matilda

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Originally posted by John A

Ya know, it's a mystery Baah Ben. I swear there was more bacon when I fried it up, some dissapeared between the stove and the countertop That's Hellman's mayo, I'm going to have to try Duke's since so many people brag about it.

One hasn't had mayonnaise until one has had Duke's.

Blue Plate mayo from NOLA.

I don't think anyone suggested this yet, anyone in the Springfield, VA area who wants a killer BLT, I had one the first weekend of March at my fave deli, Bozelli Bros Deli. I have not had a bad sandwich in 9 yrs from this place, but my parents got me half a blt sub while I was at work, and it was heaven! They always use high quality meats and breads, but the combo of the fresh bread, the high quality bacon, the very ripe tomato, shredded lettuce and hot pepper relish threw it over the top of the basic blt.

Add a little onion, it's fantastic!

John A - I start the pulling process with 5 slices from the package for the sandwich and add three more, which I eat as soon as they cool off on the paper towels. Then I add one more each for Redford and Lucy...They are very involved in the cooking process even though they cannot reach up to help. Something about the smell of bacon that drives the dogs wild.

So, by time that package is portioned out, there's like 4 raw strips left. My wife, who does not eat swine, just shakes her head. I LOVE BACON!

LOL, yes, dogs are the best helpers ever. I throw the whole thing in the pan, my wife loves bacon as well. Besides, I need the grease for other things.

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Originally posted by John A

LOL, yes, dogs are the best helpers ever. I throw the whole thing in the pan, my wife loves bacon as well. Besides, I need the grease for other things.

Like cornbread and collards...

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Originally posted by Adjudicator

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Originally posted by John A

LOL, yes, dogs are the best helpers ever. I throw the whole thing in the pan, my wife loves bacon as well. Besides, I need the grease for other things.

Like cornbread and collards...

And 50/50 with lard for frying burgers, pork chops, home fries, etc.

I had a couple today. I think it is the all American sandwich. The pound of bacon for two sandwiches sounds good for real, but the wife would get PO'd with me not leaving her any. And the bulldog wants her cut too. LOL

XI - I saw Blue Plate mayo in Publix!  I will try it..Thanks

Baah Ben
John A - I start the pulling process with 5 slices from the package for the sandwich and add three more, which I eat as soon as they cool off on the paper towels. Then I add one more each for Redford and Lucy...They are very involved in the cooking process even though they cannot reach up to help. Something about the smell of bacon that drives the dogs wild.

They help with cleanup. Most of my friends have a hearty laugh when I call the dog, "Jesse, help Daddy!" That usually involves me "accidentally" dropping something on the floor, or not quite being able to finish a plate full of stuff, or prewashing a plate or bowl or cool frying pan.

Baah Ben
So, by time that package is portioned out, there's like 4 raw strips left. My wife, who does not eat swine, just shakes her head. I LOVE BACON!

The only thing bacon DOESN'T make better is the dog!

John A
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[id=quote font="arial, helvetica"]quote: Originally posted by John A

LOL, yes, dogs are the best helpers ever. I throw the whole thing in the pan, my wife loves bacon as well. Besides, I need the grease for other things.

Like cornbread and collards...

And 50/50 with lard for frying burgers, pork chops, home fries, etc.

And curing the cast iron frying pan so you can make more bacon!!

I prefer a Christmas BLT (No l).  White bread, thick sliced bacon (not totally crisp), fresh peeled thick sliced tomatoes, Blue Plate mayo

BioTeacher

Tony's Restaurant I-75 Exit #136 Birch Run, MI - BLT with 1# of bacon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtEzRTBRC_c&feature=related

I love the pics sent in...mouthwatering. THe only contribution I have are 2 things: try using Ozark peppered bacon which is like putting steak au poivre on the bread and use Lawrys seasoned salt liberally. And I agree that the best BLTs are those made at home.   bkk

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I love the pics sent in...mouthwatering. THe only contribution I have are 2 things: try using Ozark peppered bacon which is like putting steak au poivre on the bread and use Lawrys seasoned salt liberally. And I agree that the best BLTs are those made at home.   bkk

B K,

Bacon, Lettuce with a _tiny Tomato sandwich:



Caramelized  cracked peppercorn bacon:



mark

The is the B2LT at the Wild Onion Cafe in Grand Marais, MN. In addition to the bacon they add a slice of Kobe beef.



Then there is Minneapolis' Hell's Kitchen BLT with breaded walleye.

A couple of oldies - BLT on a bagel



On toasted rye bread

doggydaddy; great pics. Got Bacon? bkk

I made a BLT today everything was standard and I had some pitted Kalamata Olives on the side so I put some on the sandwich. I will be doing this from now on you might want to try it...Russ

  Man, I love a great BLT.. I haven't had a good one let alone a great one at any restaurant. Living in Alaska, I have very few options as far as where to go out to eat. So...  I have to satisfy my craving at home.

  I use toasted Jewish rye bread, three slices, 1/2 pound of chewy, NOT crispy, peppered bacon, the freshest RIPE tomatoes I can find, romaine lettuce (for the crunch), and Hellman's Mayo.

J.M.H.O.

David O.

I always used to get the club at the Woolworths lunch counter, which I consider to be just a deluxe BLT.  Back when Woolworths had a lunch counter, and there was a Woolworths.

Always toasted up nice, and the ladies would put plenty of bacon on there.

The simple blend of flavors and textures, so good.

Its not traditional, but I've recently realized that I can combine two of my favorite things.  I've been eating BEC on a hard roll for lunch a lot lately.  One day I decided to ask for it with Lettuce Tomato and Mayo.... I did get some weird looks, but its fantastic.  It gives a bright fresh flavor to the breakfast sandwich.  And it gives a more full, savory flavor to the BLT.

I also really enjoy BLATs.  Bacon Lettuce Avocado and Tomato.

I am picky about my BLT.  I like the bread very lightly toasted.  Then smash it down with your hand before eating.

THE ULTIMATE BLT    

Since the Stern's started contributing to Saveur Magazine, I signed up for their on-line digest. Here's a link to the Ultimate BLT Recipe in their latest on-line digest. You folks in the Mid-Atlantic have access to all the ingredients listed here:

http://offthebroiler.wordpress.com/2007/08/09/podcast-42-bacon-lettuce-and-tomatocast/

I love the BLT at one of our local places (Tuckerbox, White River Junction, VT)