My Perfect BLT

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sturdy white bread, or sliced ciabatta
  • 2-3 slices very thick bacon
  • 1/2 very ripe beefsteak tomato
  • 1 slice romaine lettuce, or a small handful of mesclun greens
  • 1/2 avocado, sliced, optional
  • For the mayonnaise
  • 1 egg yolk
  • pinch cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup neutral oil, such as canola, more if needed
  • salt to taste

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