Bacon Jam Blt Recipe
heirloom tomatoes, bibb lettuce, bacon jam basil aioli, toasted challah bread, fries
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Ingredients
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Bacon Jam
Basil Aioli
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Bacon Jam
- 1
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.
- 2
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Chop the cooked bacon and add it back to the skillet with the onions. Stir in the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, and maple syrup.
- 4
Simmer the Jam
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens. Allow cooling before using.
Basil Aioli
- 5
Mix Aioli Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped basil, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Toast the Challah Bread
Toast the slices of challah bread until golden brown.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread a generous layer of bacon jam on one slice of toasted challah, followed by a layer of basil aioli. Add slices of heirloom tomatoes and bibb lettuce before topping with another slice of bread.
- 8
Serve
Serve the BLT with a side of fries.