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BLT Besties
For all you omnivores out there, the BLT is a shining monument of what’s possible when plants and meat work together—rich, crispy bacon joining forces with produce in its purest form to create one of the tastiest trifectas there is. Take this simple sandwich up a notch with some of the best ingredients around.
For all you omnivores out there, the BLT is a shining monument of what’s possible when plants and meat work together—rich, crispy bacon joining forces with produce in its purest form to create one of the tastiest trifectas there is. Take this simple sandwich up a notch with some of the best ingredients around.
B is for... Beautiful Bacony Bliss
While bacon can take many forms, here in the states this iconic meat is typically cut from pork belly, then cured, smoked and sliced so you can get straight to sizzling. For ultimate pork satisfaction, get cooking with Niman Ranch Applewood Smoked Uncured Bacon, an amazing all-natural, certified humane bacon featuring center-cut uncured pork belly sourced from family farms and slow-smoked in small batches over real applewood.
L is for... Light, Leafy Lettuce
From iceberg to red leaf and more, there’s a whole garden of greens to choose from! Amplify your sandwich with the crispy crunch of organic, triple-washed organicgirl good clean greens like romaine, grown just down the way in Salinas Valley. You can also wrap your B&T in L like locally and sustainably grown Gotham Greens Baby Butterhead for a soft, sweet and low-carb alternative to bread.
T is for... Tantalizing, Tender Tomatoes
Plucked at the peak of ripeness, these sweet-and-savory summer fruits (technically a botanical berry!) bring a bright and juicy touch to any sandwich. Stack your sandwich high with sustainable, locally grown Full Belly Farm Organic Heirloom Tomatoes fresh from Yolo County’s Capay Valley. Known for their unique shapes, varied colors and BIG, juicy taste, seasonal heirloom tomatoes are the natural choice for a BLT.
And if you want to go the extra mile, add fresh avocado and supe up your spread with these mayo mix-ins!
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