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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Tomato Is The Star
- The BLT is fundamentally a tomato-centered sandwich, where bacon and mayo act as seasonings rather than the main event.
- Seasonality matters: peak tomato season defines the ideal BLT experience.
Toast Bread In Bacon Fat
- Toast or pan-fry bread in bacon fat to get a moist crunchy exterior that resists sogginess.
- Use sturdier sandwich loafs like shokupan or dense sourdough to support juicy tomatoes.
Render And Reuse Bacon Fat
- Preserve bacon fat from cooking and brush or fry bread with it for extra flavor.
- For larger batches, use sheet-pan bacon between pans to keep strips flat and render fat cleanly.