Blt Bar Food

BLT BAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Put wire racks into 2 sheet pans, then put the slices of regular bacon on top. Roast until crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and let cool.
• Pack up the lettuce, Cheddar and onions in a foil container. Pack up the two kinds of bacon in a separate foil container. Pack up the bread in a separate foil container.
• Set out containers and let everyone make their own sandwiches. Serve with the salad, mayo, pickles and ketchup.
• Put the tomato and watermelon chunks in a bowl.
• For the honey vinaigrette: Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and honey in a bowl, then add salt and pepper to taste.
• Drizzle vinaigrette over the tomatoes and watermelon, then toss. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle over the feta and basil.
• Add egg yolks and mustard to a bowl and whisk to combine. Blend in a circular motion with an immersion blender and slowly add the oil, taking care for the first 30 seconds to avoid splitting.
• Add the rest of the oil until you have a thick, glossy mayonnaise. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper, then blend a little more and serve.
• Combine the vinegar, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, seeds and dill with 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
• Toss together the cucumber, jalapeño if using and onion, then transfer them to a wide-mouth quart size Mason jar. Carefully pour over the warm vinegar mixture.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours or up to 7 days.

POSH BLT

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high. Put the bacon on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with the maple syrup. Grill for 7-10 mins until crisp. Mix the mayo with the sundried tomato paste, then spread over two of the sourdough slices. Top with the bacon, sundried tomatoes and Little Gem. Season with black pepper, top with the remaining bread and halve.