Ingredients and Equipment Notes
Bread – The best bread is sturdy, but soft. I like a nice farmhouse style sourdough with lots of nooks and crannies to soak up the flavors. You can often find great sliced bread in the bakery section of the grocery store. Mayo – For the ultimate mayo, I use my garlic-herb sandwich spread. It’s great to make in bulk and keep in your fridge and adds so much flavor! I will include this in the printable recipe below. Tomatoes – obviously tomatoes are the star of the show here, so you’ll want to use good ones. You can’t beat garden fresh tomatoes if you have them. Otherwise look for a nice plum tomato with deep color and soft to the touch. On-the-vine options are usually pretty good from the store. Bacon – Use your favorite bacon. My favorite way to cook it, especially in bulk, is in the oven. However if I’m just making a couple sandwiches, this air fryer method is my go-to. Greens – I usually use a spring mix because it’s what i have in my fridge all the time. Ice berg or romaine are good options for a little more crunch. When I use the latter two, I like to give them a quick slice so it’s almost more of a shred. I like how it picks up the olive oil and vinegar better. Vinegar and Olive Oil – This is a little step that makes a big difference. I toss my tomato slices in olive oil and vinegar before putting them on the sandwich, then toss the greens in the same mixture. I use extra virgin olive oil, and you can play around vinegars you like. My absolute favorite is the Peach White Balsamic from Baker and Olive. The sweet and tangy peach is such a good pairing with tomatoes. (My affiliate code: ourbestbites, will give you a discount). White or red wine vinegar is also just fine, and even apple cider vinegar wouldn’t be bad.
How to Make the BEST BLT Sandwich
How to make the best BLT
You get this amazingly flavorful melody of textures here. The outside is super soft and easy to bite. Once you bite in you get that toasted bread and crispy bacon with the tangy soft tomato. It’s absolute perfection. I hope you try this and it changes your BLT game forever! Drop a comment after you do and let me know what you think!
Seasoned Tomatoes and Greens
Before you do any other steps, slice your tomatoes and lay on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss them around just a bit to get covered and then let them hang out there until you’re ready for them. You’ll toss your greens in that same mixture on the plate later as you assemble the sandwich.
Flavored Mayo Spread (AKA Magic Mayo)
Mayonnaise gets an extra flavor punch with lemon and fresh garlic, and some fresh herbs- if you’ve got them! I use this in two different ways, one to toast the bread (see next step) and the other to spread on after.
Inside Out Bread
After spreading on the flavored mayo, toast your bread mayo-side-down in a pan (or you could broil in the oven if you’re making in bulk- though I like the pan results better!). Spread toasted side with another layer of mayo and this is actually going to be the INSIDE of your sandwich!
Chopped Bacon
I prefer to cook my bacon in the oven, but choose whatever method you like best. You can leave it whole, in strips, or I like to slightly crumble/chop my bacon to avoid taking a bite of your sandwich and having the entire slice pull out.
