Best BLT Sandwich

7 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 thick slices double-smoked bacon
  • 2 thin slices large heirloom tomato
  • 1 handful baby spinach
  • 2 slices whole grain bread, lightly toasted or grilled
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat a large saute pan or cast iron pan on medium low heat.
  2. 2
    Lay the strips of bacon in a single layer on the pan.
  3. 3
    Slowly cook the bacon, rendering out the fat, until lightly browned on one side.
  4. 4
    Using a fork or tongs, turn the strips of bacon over to cook the other side.
  5. 5
    When the bacon strips are sufficiently cooked remove from pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb the excess fat.
  6. 6
    Pour out excess fat from the pan into a jar or a container to either dispose of or to store.
  7. 7
    (Never pour bacon grease down the sink, it will clog your pipes.)
  8. 8
    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, adobo sauce, and cilantro.
  9. 9
    Spread mayonnaise over the bread slices.
  10. 10
    Layer the sandwich with sliced tomato, bacon, and spinach.
  11. 11
    Cut on the diagonal.
  12. 12
    Eat immediately.

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