GZ'S ULTIMATE BLT

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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Eight 3/4-inch-thick slices heirloom tomato
1 teaspoon fleur de sel sea salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 slices Applewood smoked bacon, cut 1/4-inch thick from slab bacon
1/2 cup julienne strips red onion
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Four 1/2-inch-thick slices country bread, toasted
1 avocado, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 cups butter lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the tomato slices on a tray or large plate. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and black pepper. Drizzle the vinegar and oil over the tomatoes. Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
  • Lay the bacon on a baking sheet, and season with a generous amount of black pepper. Brush some of the juices from the seasoned tomatoes onto the bacon and top with the red onions. Roast the bacon until it is golden brown and the fat has rendered, about 20 minutes.
  • Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons mayonnaise on each slice of country toast. Top each with 3 slices of bacon and the onions. Reserve the bacon drippings. Season the avocado with salt and pepper, and place on top of the bacon. Follow with 2 marinated tomato slices on each sandwich.
  • In a separate bowl, lightly toss the lettuce and tarragon with a small amount of the drippings from the bacon and season as needed with salt and pepper. Top the sandwiches with the salad and serve warm.

Swostika Baral
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This BLT is the perfect summer sandwich! The bacon is crispy, the tomatoes are juicy, and the lettuce is fresh. The avocado adds a creamy richness that takes this sandwich to the next level. I highly recommend it!


Zeeshan Ch
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I'm a vegetarian so I made this BLT with tempeh bacon and it was amazing! The tempeh bacon was crispy and flavorful and the avocado added a creamy richness to the sandwich. I will definitely be making this again.


Zidan Ahmed
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This BLT was really easy to make and it turned out great! I used turkey bacon instead of regular bacon and it was still delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Esther Bona
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This BLT was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less bacon next time. Otherwise, it was a good sandwich.


Shezzi Ji
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I was disappointed with this BLT. The bacon was not crispy enough and the avocado was too mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Chaudhary Waleed
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This BLT was just okay. The bacon was a little too crispy for my taste and the avocado was not ripe enough. I would probably not make this again.


Waqar Jaffri
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I love BLTs and this one was no exception. The bacon was perfectly cooked and the avocado was a great addition. I would definitely make this again.


Erin Berkvens
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This BLT was amazing! The bacon was crispy and the avocado was creamy. The tomatoes and lettuce were fresh and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Tyler Barber
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I'm not a big fan of BLTs, but this one was actually really good. The bacon was cooked perfectly and the avocado added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Ewura Esi
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This is the best BLT I've ever had! The bacon is crispy, the tomatoes are juicy, and the lettuce is fresh. The avocado adds a creamy richness that takes this sandwich to the next level. I highly recommend it!


Deirdre Kruger
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I made this BLT for lunch today and it was so good! The bacon was cooked perfectly and the avocado was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Maab Ali Ahmed
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This BLT was absolutely delicious! The combination of crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lettuce was perfect. I also loved the addition of the avocado, which added a creamy richness to the sandwich. I will definitely be making this again!