BLT Sandwiches with Candied Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Jam
- 16 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 small shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices (about 3/4-inch thick) brioche loaf or other soft loaf bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 8 thin slices cheddar cheese
- 4 teaspoons Dijon or spicy mustard
- 8 small iceberg lettuce leaves
- Produce
- Cherry tomatoes (1 1/2 pounds)
- Garlic (3 medium cloves)
- Ginger, ground (3/4 teaspoon)
- Iceberg lettuce, small leaves (8)
- Shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons), small (1)
- Meat
- Bacon, thick-cut (16 strips)
- Condiments
- Dijon or spicy mustard (4 teaspoons)
- Mayonnaise (2 tablespoons)
- Red wine vinegar (2 tablespoons)
- Worcestershire sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Cooking & Baking
- Black pepper, ground (1/2 teaspoon)
- Brown sugar, packed dark (7/16 cup)
- Cinnamon, ground (3/4 teaspoon)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (1)
- Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
- Red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon)
- Bread & Baked Goods
- (about 3/4-inch thick) brioche loaf or other soft loaf bread, thick (8 slices)
- Dairy
- Cheddar cheese (8 thin slices)
Preparation
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Published July 30, 2012 (6 months ago).
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