A Perfect Bacon, Lettuce, And Tomato Sandwich

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 egg yolk
• 3/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup bacon fat (liquid)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (bacon)
• 2 slices bread (of your favorite)
• 1 small head lettuce
• 2 tomatoes
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 ounces bacon (cooked slices)

Recipe

• 1 method:to prepare the bacon mayonnaise, combine the egg yolk, mustard, and lemon juice in the small bowl of a food processor or in a blender and process to mix. season with salt and pepper.
• 2 have the bacon fat liquid, but not hot. with the machine running, gradually add the bacon fat until the mixture starts to stiffen and emulsify, about 2 minutes. once it starts to emulsify, you can add the fat more quickly. if the mayonnaise is too thick, just blend in 1 teaspoon of boiling water to thin it. taste and adjust the seasoning.
• 3 spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each slice of bread. arrange the lettuce and tomato slices on 1 slice of bread and season well with pepper. top the tomato with the bacon slices and then the second slice of bread. press together gently and serve.