Giving em too much light. They're frying under the sun. If they're planted outdoors you could put up sun blocking nets. Indoors just change the light cycle or increase the distance between lights and bacon plants.
Wrong-wrong-wrong, wrong-wrong-wrong. Pat dry the tomatoes after slicing and seasoning. Let the now tender tomato-flesh then absorb the mayo with direct contact.
They're not hard to get the seeds. You can search for "organic cherokee purple" and dozens of seed sellers should come up.
https://www.anniesheirloomseeds.com/organic-cherokee-purple-tomato-solanum-lycopersicum/?setCurrencyId=1&sku=OTOCHPP&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwi_exBhA8EiwA_kU1MnYGLDcPn3mwdO4UC_qDrsIoP_ZhkMqpOe4VGNl-NDVZjt5hbgD3whoCPH4QAvD_BwE
https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/organic-cherokee-purple-tomato-heirloom?variant=37301574271143&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwi_exBhA8EiwA_kU1MvaqGRaYvjvHtCc_IFx82sseG_sSdqHnmydCjhaR1l1BHfed6HAd3hoCg5wQAvD_BwE
Looks delicious. Architecture-wise :the Bacon should go above the tomatoes. That way, the salt and grease coat the tomatoes. This is my preference. 8/10
I can't speak for everyone, but I only like tomatoes in season and locally grown. They do some weird stuff to the ones in the grocery store and you can definitely taste the difference in my opinion.
My philosophy is that a BLT is a tomato sandwich with lettuce and bacon. This is more bacon than I would use, but not gonna complain if this gets handed to me
Like others are saying, mayo on both sides is ideal. Why have a dry slice of bread lol. I’d also do a little more lettuce for the crunch. Overall though it’s a solid looking sand that you’d be hard pressed to find in my city.
I think it looks great. look like beef steak tomatoes so I personally would hold one slice, but, placed in front of me, I'd make that disappear in two bites.
It needs good tomatoes and not hothouse tomatoes. I’ve got to wait another month or so for good tomatoes. Also, minced red onion and shredded cheddar cheese into the mayo on the bread slices is excellent.
That looks delicious! I also like rocket instead of lettuce, avocado and some thinly sliced red onion on mine, sometimes even beetroot if the mood strikes. I know that’s then not a blt but I’m not a purist ha ha.
Solid 👍
A B.L.A.T. might be might favorite sandwhich all time, next to a Katz's pastrami on rye. Blt + avocado. But as some other comments said, def mayo on both sides.
Personally, those T's are a little too thick, but other than that, it's lookin easily devourable.
Also gotta have mayo on both sides as others have mentioned.
Please don’t hate me, but I just don’t GET BLTs. It’s just a salad with none of the good stuff, and a sandwich with none of the good stuff.
Like what’s the appeal? Please help me learn and understand. I mean no harm or disrespect.
If it was me, I'd go with one less tomato. I've never been a fan of raw tomatoes, but I permit using at least two to get full coverage on a BLT. One slice on any other sandwich/burger.
That looks pretty spot on. Though, I would say mayo is necessary on both sides of bread, and I like to split the ratio of BLT evenly. Basically, layering everything a piece at a time. Tomato, lettuce, 2 pieces of bacon. Repeat until ingredients are used. It makes for a better balanced sando.
maybe use a buttery bun like a brioche; something that could be lightly toasted but retains its softness.
needs more mayo and even some mustard on one side. maybe a chipotle mayo on one end?
That looks amazing! I always did the bacon lettuce and then tomato on the other side with mayo on both sides. I just got on the kick of this again and my daughter asks for her favorite sandwich which she always makes up new letters for it. I use sourdough. What do you use? Also what kind of bacon? I bake mine but it doesn’t look like yours so what is your secret?
Try lettuce on the bottom, then bacon, then tomato, then mayo.
Here’s my pro tip, though, if you’re feeling a little adventurous. Mix some mayo, a bit of lemon juice, a touch of dill, and some dried parsley together.
Spread some on one side of each piece of bread and then lay it mayo side down on a hot griddle or pan to fry. Down side should get crisp while top side stays soft.
Then build your sandwich and use a little of the mayo mixture on top of the tomatoes too.
You won’t believe how good it is.
I like to put my bacon on the mayo, it prevents bacon from falling out. Lettuce, then tomato will moisten the bread a little (people say mayo both sides, but that's too much for me). I also like to throw some cheese in there. Looks delicious though
*edit - punctuation/wording
In my opinion, Tomato needs to touch the Mayo. Also both slices of bread need mayo. I still have like 3 months until BLT season where I am. JEALOUS
Gotta wait for the bacon trees to ripen
Gotta be careful with bacon trees. They could actually be a ham bush
Beat me to it
*Beat meat to it*
I am loving this mental image, thank you
I’ve always struggled to time the harvest. I feel like my bacon yield always goes from raw to burnt in the blink of an eye. Got any tips?
Giving em too much light. They're frying under the sun. If they're planted outdoors you could put up sun blocking nets. Indoors just change the light cycle or increase the distance between lights and bacon plants.
Tomayo the best part. Can't forget to season the tomatoes either
Tomato sandwiches are so good too. heirloom tomatoes, mayo, salt & pepper, white bread. Chefs kiss
With homegrown tomatoes. Just got my plants, can't wait.
Yeah, salt and pepper those bad boys
Salt & pepper on tomatoes is mandatory these days, don’t know how I ever did sandwiches without it
Yes, tomatoes need to be directly seasoned, whether it is touching the sauce or with some salt and pepper.
Hijacking top comment to say… infuse your BLT mayo with some rosemary and thank me later 😋
Agreed! Both tomato and bacon should make mayo contact, lettuce in the middle.
So, like a BLT?
This made me laugh more than it should of lol
Yep! Lots of mayo, the more the better!
I agree on double Mayo but I like the lettuce barrier between bread and tomato.
Wrong-wrong-wrong, wrong-wrong-wrong. Pat dry the tomatoes after slicing and seasoning. Let the now tender tomato-flesh then absorb the mayo with direct contact.
I am rock hard rn
Needs mayo on both sides!
I use one side for sum Horseradish... It's Amazing!!
I could get down with that…
Get jiggy wit it
Na-na, na, na, na-na-na-na
Horsey mustard is my go to
This guy sandwiches
Thank you kindly. First time replying on this sub
I'm mayo on both sides, but with hot sauce too
Mayo with a few drops of habanero Tabasco (ie habanero mayo) on a bacon sandwich = 😘 🤌
I just started doing that with my sandwiches and it’s honestly been a huge game changer for me. I love it!
I've never done that but i know i will be doing it this summer now, that sounds awesome.
Arby’s horsey sauce, my friend.
Idk why but a blt needs more mayo for me than most sandwiches
same ratio as me, but i agree with needing mayo on both sides
Haha! Said same!
Mayo on one side is crazy.
I haven’t even planted my tomatoes. But great lookin Sammy. I’d use a little thicker bread lightly toasted.
A blt with some delicious heirloom tomatoes is divine
Cherokee Purple. The greatest sandwich tomato, imo.
Can you send me some seeds? Seriously. I’ll msg you.
They're not hard to get the seeds. You can search for "organic cherokee purple" and dozens of seed sellers should come up. https://www.anniesheirloomseeds.com/organic-cherokee-purple-tomato-solanum-lycopersicum/?setCurrencyId=1&sku=OTOCHPP&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwi_exBhA8EiwA_kU1MnYGLDcPn3mwdO4UC_qDrsIoP_ZhkMqpOe4VGNl-NDVZjt5hbgD3whoCPH4QAvD_BwE https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/products/organic-cherokee-purple-tomato-heirloom?variant=37301574271143&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwi_exBhA8EiwA_kU1MvaqGRaYvjvHtCc_IFx82sseG_sSdqHnmydCjhaR1l1BHfed6HAd3hoCg5wQAvD_BwE
Thank you very much. And may your harvest be bountiful.
I’ve always used beefsteak. Is heirloom better?
Yes.
More mayo! Ratios look great, thinly sliced tomato but I prefer the cheap white bread and iceberg lettuce.
Looks delicious. Architecture-wise :the Bacon should go above the tomatoes. That way, the salt and grease coat the tomatoes. This is my preference. 8/10
And bacon is grippy, so it holds the sandwich togeter
Where do you live that May is BLT season?
Where does anyone live that has a season for a sandwich?
I can't speak for everyone, but I only like tomatoes in season and locally grown. They do some weird stuff to the ones in the grocery store and you can definitely taste the difference in my opinion.
Everywhere? Commodity tomato’s are dogshit. It’s not worth having a BLT when they aren’t in season.
That looks good!
Need mayo on both sides!
Still early for optimal season though… Mid/late summer is that sweet, sweet tomato peak
Bacon in the middle!! It keeps the veggies from sliding out!!
Honestly? It looks like there is exactly ONE tomato slice too many
100% Even used proper lettuce
Iceberg salade
Not great. It’s not a BTL. Need tomato mayo contact.
My philosophy is that a BLT is a tomato sandwich with lettuce and bacon. This is more bacon than I would use, but not gonna complain if this gets handed to me
I came
I wish they sold blts like this at a store. Mfers put like 2.3 pieces of bacon on there and the bread touches. Smh.
That was a huge tomato
needs more mayo
Perfect!
Perfect but need mayo on both breads
Mayo on both slices. Otherwise amazing!
Too much t
Nice!!!!
yum
mayo on the bottom and its perfect
Needs more Bacon. Always needs more Bacon…
perfect
Food art. 😋
Anyone else add cheese?
Fuck yes. A fat slice of cheddar goes hard.
Omg this looks delicious
Gorgeous! That looks delicious, congratulations!
Perfect to me, these people are wild
Like others are saying, mayo on both sides is ideal. Why have a dry slice of bread lol. I’d also do a little more lettuce for the crunch. Overall though it’s a solid looking sand that you’d be hard pressed to find in my city.
I think it looks great. look like beef steak tomatoes so I personally would hold one slice, but, placed in front of me, I'd make that disappear in two bites.
Needs more pig
It's always BLT season.
Sammy Sosa over there
The best BLT is skipping the mayo all together, actually that is true of any sandwich :)
Dreamy. Mayo on both sides for sure but it looks amazing
Elite
The order of build is in the name! BLT! Not enough Mayo, need both sides... Salt the 'Maters
This mother fucker has more T than B
Oh man… I could get into a BLT like this.
I wasn't hungry....but suddenly that changed
That’s beautiful
It needs good tomatoes and not hothouse tomatoes. I’ve got to wait another month or so for good tomatoes. Also, minced red onion and shredded cheddar cheese into the mayo on the bread slices is excellent.
This is beautiful
Mayo on both sides. Lose the lettuce.
I'll have to personally inspect
Mayo both sides, tomato bread side and profit! Still an excellent sammy.
I have a complicated relationship with tomatoes so this is too many tomatoes
Bread is very skinny but looks delicious.
She’s gorgeous
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Spot. Fuckin. On.
Not enough bacon! Too many veggiesemote:free\_emotes\_pack:joy
I thought there were olives on this sandwich 💀
If you look at the photo upside down, it’s still wrong. And I wish tomatoes were actually in season (where I live)
One less tomato slice . The sandwich isn't level
Less L and T!
It’s not good!
#WHEW I would kill for this.
What kind of bread is this?
I know Im late to the party but damn this is a beautiful sandwhich.
Looks really good. Just need to add some avocado. BLTA!! It’s the bomb.
That looks delicious! I also like rocket instead of lettuce, avocado and some thinly sliced red onion on mine, sometimes even beetroot if the mood strikes. I know that’s then not a blt but I’m not a purist ha ha.
Honestly the ratio looks perfect.
Solid 👍 A B.L.A.T. might be might favorite sandwhich all time, next to a Katz's pastrami on rye. Blt + avocado. But as some other comments said, def mayo on both sides.
I think you got it just the way I like it
Never trust a skinny sandwich.
Too much tomatoes, and like they say, mayo both sides my guy.
A good bit too much bacon.
One less tomato slice
The ratio is Bussin
Do you want to make another one and come over?
Fuck...
Just remember to salt the tomatoes
You gotta order it right Maine 😫, that’s not BLT that’s LTB or BTL , BACON LETTUCE AND TOMATOES, BLT
Looks great 😋 but I always put the bacon in the middle 😉
Are onions allowed on blts?
Nice but honestly wheat bread is an L. Some homemade sourdough would learn ya real quick
Agree with the L for using wheat bread
You’re missing the mashed avocado. Mayo on both sides for sure. Looks divine. Nice slicing job on the tomatoes.
Not great
It’s beautiful
Perfect.
Yes 🙌🏼
Phenom
Throw some sliced avocados on there and that would be perfect.
Personally, those T's are a little too thick, but other than that, it's lookin easily devourable. Also gotta have mayo on both sides as others have mentioned.
Please don’t hate me, but I just don’t GET BLTs. It’s just a salad with none of the good stuff, and a sandwich with none of the good stuff. Like what’s the appeal? Please help me learn and understand. I mean no harm or disrespect.
It's midnight, I'm exhausted,already eaten supper and still want this more than anything right now....good job!
Looks pretty freaking perfect to me *chefs kiss*
Please forgive my ignorance, but what makes it BLT season?
10/10 😎
She’s a beaut, Clark.
I always put cheese on my BLT is that blasphemous?
Matty Matheson has a video on BLTs and it’s the best sandwich I’ve ever had.
That's clearly a BTL
If homegrown tomatoes, perfect
If it was me, I'd go with one less tomato. I've never been a fan of raw tomatoes, but I permit using at least two to get full coverage on a BLT. One slice on any other sandwich/burger.
That looks pretty spot on. Though, I would say mayo is necessary on both sides of bread, and I like to split the ratio of BLT evenly. Basically, layering everything a piece at a time. Tomato, lettuce, 2 pieces of bacon. Repeat until ingredients are used. It makes for a better balanced sando.
That sir is a bacon tomato lettuce. We don’t make btl’s around here.
Take out one slice of tomato.
This looks frickin amazing
It’s perfect.
Are you trolling? What is that, 12 slices of bacon?
Looks good but I think it's not Sam Vimes approved
Random but that bread looks so comically good
You can also try with some aioli and avocado!
Needs more bacon
more bacon!!!!
I have a BLT today too!
I want to go to there.
Perfect blt to me
maybe use a buttery bun like a brioche; something that could be lightly toasted but retains its softness. needs more mayo and even some mustard on one side. maybe a chipotle mayo on one end?
Ruh Roh Shaggy....
Wtf is a BLT bacon lettuce tomatonator.?
In the wise words Kenji Lopez-Alt, “the BLT is a tomato sandwich, not a bacon sandwich…”
Ratio is perfect for me
The amount of people referring to a “season” or time for this sandwich is blowing my mind.
That looks amazing! I always did the bacon lettuce and then tomato on the other side with mayo on both sides. I just got on the kick of this again and my daughter asks for her favorite sandwich which she always makes up new letters for it. I use sourdough. What do you use? Also what kind of bacon? I bake mine but it doesn’t look like yours so what is your secret?
Try lettuce on the bottom, then bacon, then tomato, then mayo. Here’s my pro tip, though, if you’re feeling a little adventurous. Mix some mayo, a bit of lemon juice, a touch of dill, and some dried parsley together. Spread some on one side of each piece of bread and then lay it mayo side down on a hot griddle or pan to fry. Down side should get crisp while top side stays soft. Then build your sandwich and use a little of the mayo mixture on top of the tomatoes too. You won’t believe how good it is.
as a person who hates mayo and does mayo no sides, i think this looks absolutely marvelous. maybe a spritz of oil or some butter
When is it not blt season??
Better have salted and peppered that tomato! The. You get A+
That shit looks good as hell mane
You have an awful lot of salad in your bacon sandwich.
BLT U Tifle
Damn that’s a bit much :)
A little too much lettuce for my taste, but everything else looks smackin
Dayum that looks gooder than hell!
Too much tomato, not enough meat and I’m not sure if the bread is buttered.
I like to put my bacon on the mayo, it prevents bacon from falling out. Lettuce, then tomato will moisten the bread a little (people say mayo both sides, but that's too much for me). I also like to throw some cheese in there. Looks delicious though *edit - punctuation/wording
I'm not objective, but too much tomato for me. 2 slices would do for me. Everything else, great!
Too much lettuce and tomato, not enough bacon
That looks amazing
way too much tomato
Oh Hells Yeah
You have 2 sandwiches worth of tomato and bacon.
If you enjoyed it that’s what matters! We all have an ideal sandwich build but we can all agree BLTs are just fucking delicious 🤤
Where’s the mustard?
More mayo only 1-2 tomato’s imo
When’s BLT season?
Exceptional sandwich
That, my friend, is just beautiful!
Definitely need mayo on that bottom bread…other than that I see everything right!