B.L.T

[alan_weinberg]

Brian: you’d have more cred in this thread if your middle initial were L. Is it?

[CFu]

I think the only time I actively put in iceberg lettuce is with a BLT. Thinly shredded, love the crunch and the lettuce really absorbs the bacon fat well.

[Brian_Tuite]

@alan weinberg

Brian: you’d have more cred in this thread if your middle initial were L. Is it?

Close but no cigar, I’m an “M”

[Betty_C]

@Brian Tuite

@Nolan E

Cheese on a BLT? Ludicrous!

It’s a BLT, not a BLTCAP.

All I’m going to say is don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.

I’m sure it was delicious, but as a purist I would agree that you didn’t have a BLT. Maybe BTALC, or CLABT.

[Brian_Tuite]

@Betty C

@Brian Tuite

@Nolan E

Cheese on a BLT? Ludicrous!

It’s a BLT, not a BLTCAP.

All I’m going to say is don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.

I’m sure it was delicious, but as a purist I would agree that you didn’t have a BLT. Maybe BTALC, or CLABT.

I called it a Mexican BLT or MBLT.

You’d have more cred in this thread if your last name were Crocker.

[Kenny_H]

@alan weinberg

Brian: you’d have more cred in this thread if your middle initial were L. Is it?

Ha!

With the cheese complaint I do see interference, the avocado complaint is a non starter particularly if the avocado replaces the mayo. The mayo primarily provides fat, and the avocado does the same with a level that rivals an egg. Avocado may have a slightly different (better) flavor than mayo, but from a food science standpoint in the formulation of the overall composition, the 'cado is an acceptable substitute for a thin layer of fat.* Iceberg while generally shunned, is a fully accepted ingredient.** There is nothing like iceberg to provide the watery and flavor vacuous crunch you need to complete a salt and umami bomb.

*- This conclusion is based on a properly ripe avocado with no brown and no stringers, only green nutty buttery goodness.

**- If there is a single brown spot or edge on that lettuce, discard. Use scissors if you have to.

[Betty_C]

@Brian Tuite

I called it a Mexican BLT or MBLT.

You’d have more cred in this thread if your last name were Crocker.

LOL! I’ll get right on that.

[Jay_Miller]

I agree that cheese has no place in a BLT. However, it’s a great idea to add tomato and bacon to a grilled cheese sandwich.

[Brian_Tuite]

The beginnings of of tonights BLTs. I’ll slice this and quick fry in a pan before marrying it with a nice ripe heirloom tomato, some romaine and mayo aioli on Ciabatta.

[Glenn_L_e_v_i_n_e]

@Ed Gonzales

now i’m hungry…damn that looks awesome especially the mexican blt!

the best blt i’ve had the pleasure of trying was made by mel - glenn “doc” levine’s wife. i think her homemade spread (caesar like dressing) tops it off. hopefully the good ol doc can post a pic; although it tends to disappear rather quickly, not sure if there are any evidence

Bring Central Valley tomatoes and we will have these with Cayuse this summer!

[Brian_Tuite]

Pork Belly BLT w/Heirloom Tomato, Romaine Heart, Mayo, S&P on Toasted Ciabatta

Took the precooked belly

Sliced it

Pan fried to warm it and give it crispy edges then assembled

Turned out pretty tasty. My Wife loved it. Happy Wife Happy Life!

[Mark_Y]

ok that looks delish. I’m hungry!