The Classic Recipe
Freshly made with your choice of bread, lettuce, tomato, and your choice of meat.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Bread
Vegetables
Meat
Condiments
Method
Preparation
- 1
Select Bread
Choose your preferred type of bread from whole wheat, white, or sourdough.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
Wash the lettuce leaf thoroughly and slice the tomato into even slices.
- 3
Choose Meat
Select your choice of meat from turkey, ham, or roast beef, and prepare two slices.
- 4
Gather Condiments
Prepare mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
Assembly
- 5
Spread Condiments
Take one slice of bread and spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side. On the other slice, spread 1 tablespoon of mustard.
- 6
Layer Ingredients
On the mayonnaise side, layer the lettuce leaf followed by the sliced tomato and meat of your choice. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
- 8
Slice and Serve
Use a sharp knife to slice the sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately.