The Recipe with Kenji and Deb BLT
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Sep 9, 2024 Join Kenji, a bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich expert with 11 groundbreaking rules, and Deb, a sandwich scientist known for her seasonal BLT theories. They explore what makes the perfect BLT, from the importance of fresh tomatoes to the debate on whether lettuce is essential. Their passionate banter includes tips on mayonnaise selection, ideal bacon crispness, and the perfect lettuce choices. With humor and nostalgia, they even reveal the secret 'hunch' technique for eating a messy but delicious BLT!
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Put Tomato Against Mayo
- Place tomato directly against mayo so tomato juices mix with mayo and stabilize the sandwich.
- Avoid stacking tomato isolated in the middle to reduce slippage and soggy bread.
Cook Bacon Crisply, Prefer Thin Slices
- Cook bacon until fully rendered and crisp enough to crackle, avoiding undercooked fatty strips.
- Prefer thinner slices for sandwich crackle and easier biting through layers.
Commercial Bacon Wins For Consistency
- Commercial supermarket bacons are engineered for consistent salt and smoke, making them reliable for sandwiches.
- Artisan bacons may vary in seasoning and can disappoint when under-salted.