How To Weave Bacon For The Ultimate BLT

Ingredients for a Bacon Weave BLT

• 3 slices thin sliced bacon cut in half to make 6 pieces
• 2 slices bread
• 2 to 3 slices tomatoes
• 2 leaves lettuce
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 slice red onion (optional)
• 1 Grill Pan

How to Make a Bacon Weave Sandwich

Step 1:

First we will need to weave the bacon. In the sideshow above I have step-by-step pictures. Cut 3 slices of bacon in half to make 6 pieces, lay 3 half-slices side by side on a raised baking rack or a baking tray lined with aluminum foil.

Step 2:

Fold the middle slice down and lay another half-slice across and on top of the other two slices (see picture in slideshow).

Step 3:

Unfold the middle slice so it lies over the top of the across slice you had just put down.

Step 4:

Now fold the two outside slices over the across slice. Lay another half-slice across the middle slice, then unfold the two outside slices over the across slice you had just put down.

Step 5:

Fold the middle slice up over the across slice and lay another half-slice across the two outside slices.

Step 6:

Now unfold the middle slice over the last slice you put down. You now should have a mini-bacon weave. Again, check the step-by-step in the slideshow. It is really easy to follow if you look at the step-by-step pictures.

Step 7:

Repeat for each sandwich you plan to make. Preheat grill or oven to 350ºF.

Step 8:

Place rack/sheet with bacon weaves in a grill or oven and bake for a till done (around 25 minutes). If using a rack in the oven, be sure to have a pan underneath the rack to catch the drippings.

Step 9:

Pull bacon when done at let cool.

Step 10:

To assemble the sandwich, lay bacon weave on top of one slice of bread, add lettuce and tomato slices, cover with a top slice of bread with mayo. I also like to add a slice of red onion to spice things up a little.

If this isn’t the best BLT you’ve ever had I will be shocked. Give it a go and let me know how it turns out in the comments. Impress your friends at your next cookout!

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