Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 32 minutes ago
Crafting the perfect BLT sandwich requires a little finesse, and adherence to some fundamental principles, as veering off-course can lead to a lackluster, crumbly mess. Allow me to share my personal blueprint for what I deem the quintessential bacon, lettuce, and tomato masterpiece.
LINKS
My Website - kitchencraftfood.com
Instagram - instagram.com/kitchencraftfood
COOKING EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO
Gourmia Salad Spinner - amzn.to/3rqlKf4
Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Pan - amzn.to/3rqlKf4
Wusthof 5 Inch Serrated Utility Knife - amzn.to/3sWOXPn
Wusthof 8 Inch Serrated Bread Knife - amzn.to/48cwYVj
🥓 THE BACON
(1) Go with bacon that's cut medium-thick, and is hardwood smoked.
(2) The bacon needs to be cooked until very crispy, but not burnt. This provides a nice contrast in texture to the juicy tomatoes.
(3) Soft bacon makes the sandwich hard to eat, and will most likely just pull right out in one piece when you take a bite.
(4) The stove top method over medium heat is great for cooking just a few pieces at a time.
🥬 THE LETTUCE
(1) Shredded iceberg is my go to for the fresh crunch and stability it provides in the sandwich.
(2) Iceberg grabs into the tomatoes, which can be slippery, and keeps them in place. That's important because you don't want your sandwich falling apart as you eat it.
(3) Other options might include some shredded Romaine, or a few leaves of green leaf lettuce.
🍅 THE TOMATO
(1) The tomato is the star of this sandwich.
(2) Avoid out of season tomatoes that are mealy and bland.
(3) Stick to locally grown varieties, that are large and meaty, rather than ones that are small or filled with seeds. The more flesh, the better.
(4) Season the tomatoes with salt to extenuate their sweetness. A little black pepper provides a nice bite.
(5) My secret ingredient, a dash of celery salt, adds this unexpected warm and hearty flavor to the tomatoes.
🍞THE BREAD
(1) Bread that's too holey won't provide enough support, and makes for a messy sandwich that falls apart.
(2) Stick to a good loaf of classic, white sandwich bread. It's light enough, but dense enough to not interfere while still providing a solid platform to build your sandwich.
🫙 THE MAYO
(1) Mayo adds a creamy element to the sandwich
(2) It provides a barrier between the juicy tomatoes and the bread, which helps ward off sogginess.
CHAPTERS
Intro - 00:00
The Bacon - 00:10
The Lettuce - 01:07
The Bread - 01:52
The Tomato - 02:33
The Secret Ingredient - 03:04
The Mayo - 03:11
Building the BLT - 03:30
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Crafting the perfect BLT sandwich requires a little finesse, and adherence to some fundamental principles, as veering off-course can lead to a lackluster, crumbly mess. Allow me to share my personal blueprint for what I deem the quintessential bacon, lettuce, and tomato masterpiece.
LINKS
My Website - kitchencraftfood.com
Instagram - instagram.com/kitchencraftfood
COOKING EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO
Gourmia Salad Spinner - amzn.to/3rqlKf4
Lodge 12 Inch Cast Iron Pan - amzn.to/3rqlKf4
Wusthof 5 Inch Serrated Utility Knife - amzn.to/3sWOXPn
Wusthof 8 Inch Serrated Bread Knife - amzn.to/48cwYVj
🥓 THE BACON
(1) Go with bacon that's cut medium-thick, and is hardwood smoked.
(2) The bacon needs to be cooked until very crispy, but not burnt. This provides a nice contrast in texture to the juicy tomatoes.
(3) Soft bacon makes the sandwich hard to eat, and will most likely just pull right out in one piece when you take a bite.
(4) The stove top method over medium heat is great for cooking just a few pieces at a time.
🥬 THE LETTUCE
(1) Shredded iceberg is my go to for the fresh crunch and stability it provides in the sandwich.
(2) Iceberg grabs into the tomatoes, which can be slippery, and keeps them in place. That's important because you don't want your sandwich falling apart as you eat it.
(3) Other options might include some shredded Romaine, or a few leaves of green leaf lettuce.
🍅 THE TOMATO
(1) The tomato is the star of this sandwich.
(2) Avoid out of season tomatoes that are mealy and bland.
(3) Stick to locally grown varieties, that are large and meaty, rather than ones that are small or filled with seeds. The more flesh, the better.
(4) Season the tomatoes with salt to extenuate their sweetness. A little black pepper provides a nice bite.
(5) My secret ingredient, a dash of celery salt, adds this unexpected warm and hearty flavor to the tomatoes.
🍞THE BREAD
(1) Bread that's too holey won't provide enough support, and makes for a messy sandwich that falls apart.
(2) Stick to a good loaf of classic, white sandwich bread. It's light enough, but dense enough to not interfere while still providing a solid platform to build your sandwich.
🫙 THE MAYO
(1) Mayo adds a creamy element to the sandwich
(2) It provides a barrier between the juicy tomatoes and the bread, which helps ward off sogginess.
CHAPTERS
Intro - 00:00
The Bacon - 00:10
The Lettuce - 01:07
The Bread - 01:52
The Tomato - 02:33
The Secret Ingredient - 03:04
The Mayo - 03:11
Building the BLT - 03:30
Kitchen & Craft is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
