BLT sandwich 87542 221077536 2008-06-22T23:26:30Z Ascánder 86361 IW [[Image:BLT sandwich 1.jpg|thumb|BLT sandwich]] The '''BLT''' is a variety of [[sandwich]] containing [[bacon|'''B'''acon]], [[lettuce|'''L'''ettuce]], and [[tomato|'''T'''omato]]. The sandwich traditionally has several strips of cooked [[bacon]], leaves of [[lettuce]] (traditionally iceberg or romaine), and slices of [[tomato]], all sandwiched between slices of [[bread]], optionally [[toast]]ed. [[Mayonnaise]] is the traditional condiment used. The origins of the BLT are not fully known. The 1929 book ''Seven Hundred Sandwiches'' by Florence A. Cowles refers to a "[[bacon sandwich]]" though this recipe calls for green peppers and pickles but neither lettuce nor tomato. However, the book also mentions a "Bacon Salad Sandwich" which combines a creamed bacon salad (similar to chicken or tuna salad) with onion, lettuce and tomato. ==Common Variants== * "BLAT", with [[avocado]] added.[http://www.avocado.org/recipes/list/view/?BLAT/(Bacon,/Lettuce,/Avocado,/Tomato)/Sandwich&recipe_id=394] * "BLAST", with [[avocado]] and [[Swiss cheese]] * "BELT", with scrambled egg added. * "BLT /w Butter", Substitute butter for mayonnaise. * "BLRT", with ranch substituted for mayonnaise. * "MLT", a [[kashrut|kosher]] variation, in which [[mutton]] is substituted for bacon. * "TLT", a [[veganism|vegan]] variation, in which [[tempeh]] is substituted for bacon [http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/08/tlt-sandwiches.html]. * "Turkey BLT", exactly the same as a BLT, but with sliced turkey added to the bacon, lettuce, and tomato. ==Unusual Variants== * "ZLT", a variation on the classic construction in which [[zebra]] is substituted for bacon [http://www.beastfeaster.co.uk/2008/01/zebra-and-invention-of-sandwich-zlt.html]. ==See also== *[[Bacon butty]] *[[Club sandwich]] ==External links== *[http://search.yumyum.com/recipe.htm?ID=20234 ''The Classic Blt Sandwich''] *[http://entertaining.about.com/od/recipesandmenus/r/boogieblt.htm "A Good BLT Recipe"] *[http://recipes.chef2chef.net/recipe-archive/10/064893.shtml "The Ultimate BLT"] [[Category:Sandwiches]] [[Category:American sandwiches]] [[Category:British sandwiches]] [[de:BLT-Sandwich]] [[es:Sándwich BLT]] [[sv:BLT-smörgås]]