Fried Green Tomato B.L.T. Recipe

Re-imagine a classic, crowd favorite and make this B.L.T. next level. Fried green tomatoes, arugula leaves, oregano pesto and hearty Wright® Brand Steak Cut Bacon are layered on whole wheat grain bread slices. It’s a fresh spin on a classic sandwich.

Alternative Products:
Wright® Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon

 

 

Ingredients

Serving Amount – 1 Sandwich

Amount

MAIN INGREDIENTS

3 slices
Wright® Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Extra Extra Thick Sliced Steak Cut Bacon
2 slices
Seeded Whole Wheat/Grain Bread Loaf, ½” slices, toasted
3 to 4 (depending on diameter)
Fried Green Tomatoes (prepared)
¼ oz.
Arugula leaves, baby
1 ½ oz.
Oregano Pesto (see sub-recipe)
Sub Recipe - Oregano Pesto

Amount

MAIN INGREDIENTS

3 ea.
Cloves Garlic, unpeeled
¼ cup
Pine Nuts
2 cups (by volume)
Basil Leaves, fresh
1 oz.
Feta Cheese, crumbles
¼ cup (by volume)
Oregano Leaves, fresh
2 Tbsp.
Lemon Juice, fresh
½ tsp.
Salt, Kosher
4 oz.
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Directions

Step 1 – Cook off the Wright® Brand Bacon according to the directions on the master case. Reserve Hot *Note: save bacon fat.

Step 2 – Toast or griddle the seeded bread slices using the reserved bacon fat. You can also fry your green tomatoes in the bacon fat if you chose.

Step 3 - Place a slice of bread on a plate or cutting board. Top with fried green tomatoes and spread with the oregano pesto.

Step 4 - Top the pesto with the Wright® Brand Bacon slices. Finish with the fresh baby arugula leaves.

Step 5 - Place the other slice of toasted/griddled bread on top and insert toothpick or slice.

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