Club Recipe

Sandwich

1. 1

   Prepare bacon and toast bread

   Cook the bacon: in a skillet over medium heat, cook the 6 bacon strips until crisp, turning occasionally, about 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. While bacon cooks (or in a separate pan/toaster), spread 2 tbs softened butter thinly on one side of each of the 6 bread slices and toast in a skillet or toaster until golden and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side in a skillet or 3–4 minutes in a toaster. Set toasted bread aside, buttered side out.

2. 2

   Prepare tomato and seasonings

   Slice the tomato into thin rounds (about 1/4-inch). Lightly season tomato slices with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Pat excess moisture from tomato slices with a paper towel to avoid soggy bread.

3. 3

   Assemble first layer (bottom to middle)

   Lay three slices of toasted bread on your work surface, buttered side down. On the first slice, spread 1 tsp mayonnaise evenly. Top with about 2 oz (approx. half of the turkey) of sliced turkey (arrange evenly), then 2 pieces of crisp bacon placed across the meat, and 1 lettuce leaf. Add the second slice of toasted bread on top of that assembly, buttered side down.

4. 4

   Assemble second layer (middle to top)

   On the middle slice (now the top of the first layer), spread 1 tsp mayonnaise and 1 tsp Dijon mustard if using. Top with the remaining 2 oz turkey and all 4 oz of ham (arrange evenly), then add the tomato slices (drained) and the remaining 1 lettuce leaf. Spread 1 tsp mayonnaise on the remaining slice of toasted bread and place it buttered side up to finish the top.

5. 5

   Finish and cut

   Press sandwich gently to compress the layers slightly. Secure the sandwich with toothpicks at each quarter (1 toothpick per corner) to hold layers together. Using a sharp serrated knife, trim off crusts if desired and cut the sandwich diagonally into 4 triangles (cut in half, then each half diagonally to create classic club triangles) or into 2 halves for larger portions.

6. 6

   Serve

   Plate the sandwich triangles, inserting a pickle chip or spear on the side and adding any remaining bacon or lettuce as garnish. Serve immediately while toasted and crisp.