Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsPub 217The Belt Recipe

The Belt Recipe

Inspired by Pub 217
Time40m
Serves4

Smoked tomatoes, and applewood mayo on bacon Texas, fried toast egg – 12 lettuce.

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Ingredients

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Smoked Tomatoes

Applewood Mayo

Fried Toast and Egg

Lettuce

Method

Smoked Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Preheat your smoker to 225°F (107°C). Slice the Roma tomatoes in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.

  2. 2

    Season the Tomatoes

    In a bowl, mix the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Brush this mixture over the cut sides of the tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Smoke the Tomatoes

    Place the tomatoes on the smoker rack, cut side up, and smoke for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

Applewood Mayo

  1. 4

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the applewood smoked bacon slices until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces.

  2. 5

    Mix the Mayo

    In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed and set aside.

Fried Toast and Egg

  1. 6

    Fry the Eggs

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 7

    Toast the Bread

    In the same skillet, after removing the eggs, add the Texas toast slices and toast them until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Assemble The Belt

    On a plate, layer the toasted Texas toast, followed by a layer of smoked tomatoes, the applewood mayo, crispy bacon slices, fried eggs, and finally, the romaine lettuce leaves. Top with another slice of Texas toast, cut in half, and serve.

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