As if I could ever leave a standard recipe by itself! My b.l.t has a simple garlic mayonnaise that makes the world a better place.
You will need:
- three strips of bacon per person (unless you’re using non-American bacon, in which case use two)
- buns cut in half or lightly toasted bread
- one overtly ripe tomato, washed and sliced. Remember to smell your tomatoes at the market. The more they smell like tomato, the better it will taste. No smell = no taste.
- rocket (arugula) lettuce
- sliced onion
- four tablespoons of good mayo
- 1 clove garlic
- half a lemon
- salt & pepper
- Slice your onions and tomatoes.
- Turn a pan to medium and fry up the bacon until it’s brown and crispy. Leave to drain on absorbent paper.
- Dice the clove of garlic very finely. When you think it can’t get any smaller, add a sprinkle of salt (which draws out the moisture) and dice until it’s practically smooth.
- In a small bowl, mix half the garlic clove, four tablespoons of mayo and salt and pepper. Add a quick squeeze of lemon juice. Adjust to taste.
- Smooth some of the garlic mayo onto the bottom of your sandwich, add the salad, then tomatoes, onions and bacon. Add some garlic mayo on the top of your bun and bob’s your uncle. Eat promptly.
