B.L.T. an in depth analysis

Turkey, Lettuce and Tomato? No.
Ham, Lettuce and Tomato? Nope.

So why must all bacon sandwiches be
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches?

Why must there be such an accurate description as to what vegetables will accompany the Bacon? No other sandwich has a name, which explains that Lettuce and Tomato should also be expected…in fact required! It should just be called a Bacon Sandwich and whatever I want on that sandwich should be my choice. Are we as a Bacon-loving nation so deeply engulfed in “Bacon Guilt” that we couldn’t have just a Bacon sandwich on it’s own? What would the neighbors think? How could we possibly live with ourselves!? Must we justify a sandwich made from this delicious, magical meat by needlessly adding mandatory vegetables to the title? This way we feel all warm and fuzzy and at peace with the world and we couldn’t possibly feel bad about the fact that this sandwich is 1,500 calories of fried, crispy, apple smoked, cured goodness with just a hint of healthiness.

The BLT has been great for the progress of Bacon as a food. It has helped bring Bacon out of the shadows of Middle American kitchens and into the clogged hearts of many who were ready to experience this flavorful bounty in broad daylight, in front of others. This sandwich has single-handedly turned a side dish into a main course and for that I am deeply grateful. But I ask you good citizens of Earth to move through your paralyzing “Bacon Guilt” and take it a step further. Make Lettuce and Tomato optional! Bacon deserves this chance to shine and have a starring role as it's very own sandwich. The Bacon Sandwich. Delicious. No longer held back by the jealous, backstabbing Lettuce and money-grubbing Tomato, Bacon will now be able to climb “between the slices” with any veggies and condiments it chooses. The combinations and possibilities are endless! Bacon will gain the acceptance it so rightfully deserves and it’s suitors will no longer
fear the judgmental gaze of those passing by as they delve into their very own swine paradise.

(judgmental bacon face)

Do we have to close the bedroom doors and open all the windows when we’re makin’ Bacon because it’s distinct odor lasts for 3 days after you cook it? Sure. Does it quickly turn from “too much” to “not enough” due to frying pan shrinkage? Absolutely. But there are only few things that bacon does not make better (Ice cream and face wash are the only two that come to mind right now) but for the rest, Bacon is a delicious, crispy, golden, expression of creativity and transformation from the mundane to the mund-awesome. We know how amazing even just a little bit of Bacon can make other dishes taste. Why not give it a proper chance that any self-respecting sandwich deserves? What’s the worse that could happen? If it doesn’t work out, Bacon will just go back to being simply breathtaking.

(pre-shrinkage)

(post-shrinkage)