A jazzed up version of the classic BLT with baby arugula stepping in for the lettuce.
Do you like BLTs?
(BLT=Bacon Lettuce Tomato sandwich for those of you readers not familiar with this American classic.)
Elise Bauer
I’ve been mad for them as long as I can remember.
The spiciness of the arugula is wonderfully countered by the fatty smokiness of the bacon.
Lay the strips of bacon in a single layer on the pan.
Elise Bauer
Slowly cook the bacon, rendering out the fat, until lightly browned on one side.
Using a fork or tongs, turn the strips of bacon over to cook the other side.
(Never pour bacon grease down the sink, it will clog your pipes.)
Elise Bauer
In the same pan, add handfuls of fresh baby arugula or watercress.
Toss in the remaining remaining fat.
Toast bread slices in a toaster.
Elise Bauer
Spread mayonnaise (or your favorite spread, butter will do too) over the slices.
Layer the sandwich with bacon, sliced tomato, and lightly wilted arugula.
Cut on the diagonal.
