The BLT

Re:The BLT (kaszeta)

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:23:52 GMT

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

Re:The BLT (Foodbme)

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:45:20 GMT

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/

Re:The BLT (dwalk88)

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:24:34 GMT

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

RE: The BLT (Foodosaurus)

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:53:13 GMT

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.

RE: The BLT (caver)

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:48:26 GMT

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.

RE: The BLT (boyardee65)

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:03:25 GMT

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.

RE: The BLT (Russ Jackson)

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:25:44 GMT

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

RE: The BLT (Big Kahuna Kooks)

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:58:16 GMT

doggydaddy; great pics. Got Bacon? bkk

RE: The BLT (John A)

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:52:36 GMT

A couple of oldies - BLT on a bagel

On toasted rye bread

RE: The BLT (Davydd)

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:53:55 GMT

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.

RE: The BLT (doggydaddy)

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:43:50 GMT

Big Kahuna Kooks

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

RE: The BLT (Big Kahuna Kooks)

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:16:13 GMT

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

RE: The BLT (ShenB)

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:12:20 GMT

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

RE: The BLT (BioTeacher)

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:10:31 GMT

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

BioTeacher

RE: The BLT (Big Ugly Mich)

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:35:13 GMT

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

[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!!

RE: The BLT (Big Ugly Mich)

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:32:25 GMT

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!

RE: The BLT (Baah Ben)

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:44:23 GMT

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

RE: The BLT (Bill Reynolds)

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:53:48 GMT

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

RE: The BLT (John A)

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 17:45:38 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by Adjudicator

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.

RE: The BLT (Adjudicator)

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:03:20 GMT

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...

RE: The BLT (John A)

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:48:25 GMT

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.

RE: The BLT (Baah Ben)

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:21:12 GMT

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!

RE: The BLT (branedamag)

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:58:34 GMT

Add a little onion, it's fantastic!

RE: The BLT (Navy_Brat913)

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:23:04 GMT

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.

RE: The BLT (X1)

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:24:33 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by matilda

quote:
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.

RE: The BLT (X1)

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:19:57 GMT

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).

RE: The BLT (tiki)

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:04:07 GMT

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!

RE: The BLT (Adjudicator)

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:59:27 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by matilda

quote:
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!

RE: The BLT (Big Ugly Mich)

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:16:13 GMT

quote:
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.

RE: The BLT (divefl)

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:06:05 GMT

quote:
Originally posted by BR

It just seems WRONG to put egg on a Bacon Lettuce & Tomato sandwich. I'll take my BLT with bacon lettuce and tomato please!

You have to take it that way. Or else, it's not a BLT. It's still a good sandwich, but it's a bacon and egg sandwich with toppings. I think people strive to hold onto the BLT name because it just invokes goodness and it's familiar.