4 Levels of BLT: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious - Summary

Summary

The video features three chefs, Desi, Lorenzo, and Lish, each making a unique version of a classic BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato) sandwich.

Desi starts by braising slab bacon, which he then coats with a mixture of brown sugar, Chipotle, and other seasonings. He also cooks fried green tomatoes and uses homemade aioli. His lettuce is classic Iceberg, and his tomato is a beefsteak tomato.

Lorenzo also uses braised bacon and fried green tomatoes, but he adds brown sugar and Chipotle powder to it. He uses a beefsteak tomato and a blend of basil and arugula for his lettuce.

Lish braises uncured bacon, which she then fries. She uses a beefsteak tomato and little gem lettuce.

Each chef uses their unique approach to create a delicious and satisfying BLT sandwich.

Facts

1. The video features three chefs: Desi, Lorenzo, and Lish.
2. Desi is a level one chef, while Lorenzo is a level two chef.
3. Lish has been a professional chef for 26 years.
4. They are making a classic BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato) sandwich.
5. Desi is using candy Chipotle bacon and avocado mayo.
6. Lorenzo is using braised slab bacon, fried green tomatoes, and homemade aioli.
7. Lish is using homemade bread.
8. Desi starts by cutting a whole slab of bacon in half and making a diamond pattern on top.
9. The bacon is cooked for about 10 minutes, then placed in the oven at 400 degrees.
10. After an hour of cooking, the bacon is coated with brown sugar and Chipotle.
11. The bacon is then pressed overnight for 24 hours to enhance the flavor.
12. The bacon is browned again before being placed in the sandwich.
13. The sandwich also includes sauteed tomatoes, fried green tomatoes, arugula, basil, and little gem lettuce.
14. For the bread, Desi is making a homemade version using yeast, water, and various ingredients.
15. The bread is baked in a 500 degree oven, then immediately turned down to 375 degrees for about 30 to 40 minutes.
16. The sandwich is topped with a smoky aioli made from garlic, eggs, lemon juice, lime, smoked paprika, salt, and oils.
17. The sandwich is assembled with layers of bacon, vegetables, lettuce, and tomato.
18. The chefs all praise their creations, with Lish describing it as "delicious".