There are few things more delicious than the combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato. We have the secret to the best BLT of your life – the bacon weave. Bacon weaves for sandwiches are sort of like mini-weaves, a 1 pound package of thin sliced bacon can make around 5 sandwich sized weaves.
Ingredients for a Bacon Weave BLT
- 3 slices thin sliced bacon cut in half to make 6 pieces
- 2 slices bread
- 2 to 3 slices tomatoes
- 2 leaves lettuce
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 slice red onion (optional)
- 1 Grill Pan
How to Make a Bacon Weave Sandwich
Step 1:
First we will need to weave the bacon. In the sideshow above I have step-by-step pictures. Cut 3 slices of bacon in half to make 6 pieces, lay 3 half-slices side by side on a raised baking rack or a baking tray lined with aluminum foil.
Step 2:
Fold the middle slice down and lay another half-slice across and on top of the other two slices (see picture in slideshow).
Step 3:
Unfold the middle slice so it lies over the top of the across slice you had just put down.
Step 4:
Now fold the two outside slices over the across slice. Lay another half-slice across the middle slice, then unfold the two outside slices over the across slice you had just put down.
Step 5:
Fold the middle slice up over the across slice and lay another half-slice across the two outside slices.
Step 6:
Now unfold the middle slice over the last slice you put down. You now should have a mini-bacon weave. Again, check the step-by-step in the slideshow. It is really easy to follow if you look at the step-by-step pictures.
Step 7:
Repeat for each sandwich you plan to make. Preheat grill or oven to 350ºF.
Step 8:
Place rack/sheet with bacon weaves in a grill or oven and bake for a till done (around 25 minutes). If using a rack in the oven, be sure to have a pan underneath the rack to catch the drippings.
Step 9:
Pull bacon when done at let cool.
Step 10:
To assemble the sandwich, lay bacon weave on top of one slice of bread, add lettuce and tomato slices, cover with a top slice of bread with mayo. I also like to add a slice of red onion to spice things up a little.
If this isn't the best BLT you've ever had I will be shocked. Give it a go and let me know how it turns out in the comments. Impress your friends at your next cookout!
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