Ultimate BLT Sandwich

Name: Ultimate BLT Sandwich
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 16 slices, bacon; 3 , vine-ripened tomatoes; 2 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon, red wine vinegar; , Salt and pepper; 1/2 cup, mayonnaise; 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons, lemon juice; Pinch, cayenne pepper; 8 slices, potato sandwich bread; 1 head, Bibb lettuce (8 ounces), leaves separated

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Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2016

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Do you really need a recipe for this simple classic? If you want the ultimate version, indeed you do.

SERVES4

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

The biggest challenge when building this classic American sandwich is balance. A bulletproof construction blueprint helped us stack the components thoughtfully—meaning that each bite included salty bacon, crunchy lettuce, and sweet tomatoes...

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