If you’re a fan of BLT sandwiches, you may be interested in learning how a chef prepares one. Well, look no further. In this article, we’ll reveal his expert tips on creating a BLT sandwich.
Let’s talk about the ingredients. According to the chef, you’ll need:
Thick-cut bacon, preferably from a local butcher or farmer’s market.He’s so excited to tell you about how he used to get bacon from a farm that raised heritage pigs and made their own bacon. He recommends cooking the bacon in the oven at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until it’s perfectly crispy without being burnt.
Fresh bread, preferably sourdough or ciabatta.You can also buy a good quality loaf from a bakery.Toast the bread lightly in a toaster or oven, and then brush it with some bacon fat for extra flavor.
Mayonnaise, preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought. Make mayonnaise by using egg yolks, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and oil. He suggests using a neutral oil like canola or grapeseed, and whisking the ingredients vigorously by hand or with an immersion blender until they are smooth and creamy.
Lettuce, preferably butter lettuce or romaine. The chef loves to grow his own lettuce in a hydroponic garden, but you can also easily find some fresh lettuce at a store or market. He suggests giving the leaves a good wash, drying them, and then tearing them up for a delicious salad.
Tomato, preferably heirloom or vine-ripened.You can look for ripe and juicy tomatoes at a grocery store or farmer’s market. He advises to slice the tomato thinly, and then sprinkle some salt and pepper on them to bring out their flavor.
Avocado, preferably Hass or Fuerte.Find delicious avocados at a grocery store or farmer’s market. It’s easy to prepare – just cut it in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the creamy flesh with a spoon. Then mash it up with a fork and add some lemon juice, salt, and pepper for a tasty treat.
Cheese, preferably aged cheddar or gruyere. The chef was like, “I used to get my cheese from this awesome local cheese maker, but you can totally find good quality cheese at the grocery store or a cheese shop too. Just grate it and melt it on one slice of bread in a toaster oven or broiler.”
Now that you have all the ingredients ready, it’s time to assemble the sandwich. The chef says he used to follow these steps:
Spread some mayonnaise on both slices of bread.
On one slice of bread, layer some lettuce, tomato, and bacon.
On the other slice of bread, spread some mashed avocado, and then top it with the cheese-melted bread.
Cut the sandwich in half, and enjoy!
The chef says this is how he used to make a BLT sandwich for his billionaire boss, who loved it and often requested it for lunch. He says you can also customize the sandwich to your liking, by adding or swapping ingredients such as ham, turkey, egg, onion, cucumber, or sprouts. He says the key is to use fresh and high-quality ingredients, and to toast the bread and melt the cheese for extra texture and flavor.
So, there you have it, the secret recipe for a billionaire-worthy BLT sandwich. If you try it, let us know what you think in the comments below. Bon appetit!
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