Yeah, you're probably saying a BLT does not need a video to show you how to make it. But you know what? Let's just cook together. We got some thick cut bacon. We got some homegrown tomatoes. We had about ten plants this year, so we got a ton of them. And we went to the farmers market today, grabbed a sourdough loaf from Blue Buffalo Bakery. Awesome stuff. Try it out. Slide it on. Some mayo, piled on a little bit of bacon. Got your fresh romaine tomatoes. Then here you go. Beer, garlic. You're gonna salt these things up just like grandma used to do it. And then to finish it off, make it extra. We're gonna put some fresh made pesto, because we had a million basil plants this year. Set it into a pan with some oil and butter. It's gonna make it real nice and crispy. Check this out. Three, two, one. Boom. There you go, folks. That's an ABP style BLT. Take care.
Ingredients
- For the BLT:
- 4 slices of bacon
- 2 slices of sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- Fresh Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 ripe tomato, sliced
- Beer Garlic Seasoning from American BBQ Project (to taste)
- Olive Oil and Unsalted Butter (for toasting)
- For the Fresh Made Pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup nuts (choose from pine nuts, cashews, walnuts, or macadamia)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Dash of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Bacon
- Heat a pan over medium heat.
- Add the slices of bacon and fry until crispy, turning occasionally.
- Remove the bacon from the pan and drain on paper towels to remove excess grease.
Step 2: Prepare the Fresh Made Pesto
- In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, grated cheese, olive oil, nuts, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 3: Assemble the BLT
- Spread a generous layer of mayo on one side of each toasted bread slice.
- Spread the fresh-made pesto over the mayo.
- Layer with crispy bacon, crisp Romaine lettuce leaves, and thick slices of fresh tomato.
- Sprinkle a pinch of Beer Garlic Seasoning over the tomatoes for an extra burst of flavor.
- Top with the second slice of bread.
Step 4: Toast the Bread
- In the same pan, add a touch of olive oil and butter.
- Place the BLT in the skillet.
- Toast each side until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
Step 5: Serve
- Serve immediately and enjoy your ultimate BLT with a side salad or chips if desired.
Savor this savory and fresh take on a classic favorite, bursting with flavors from the homemade pesto and perfectly crispy bacon. Enjoy!
