Reinvent the classic BLT sandwich with delicious carrot bacon and our Crazy Bastard Jalapeño & Date sauce. This totally vegan recipe takes the humble BLT to a new level, adding a unique sweet, spicy, and chutney-like kick that you simply can't resist.
Ingredients:
For the carrot bacon:
- 1 carrot, peeled into thin strips
- 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 1 tsp of soy sauce
- A pinch of black pepper
- A pinch of smoked paprika powder
For the sandwich:
- Fresh lettuce
- Ripe tomatoes
- Crazy Bastard Jalapeno and Date Sauce
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- As the oven preheats, prepare your carrot bacon. Mix the vegetable oil with the soy sauce, black pepper, and smoked paprika powder.
- Coat the carrot strips in your mixture using a brush.
- Bake the carrot strips in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
- Once baked, let them cool to achieve a crispy texture.
- Now for the star of the show – assemble your sandwich. Lay fresh lettuce and ripe tomatoes on your choice of bread. Spread a generous spoonful of Crazy Bastard Jalapeno and Date Sauce for that perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
- Finally, add your homemade carrot bacon, and there you have it, your Crazy Bastard Jalapeno & Date BLT is ready to be savoured.
Now, sit back and enjoy your homemade Crazy BLT, ready to liven up your lunchtime. With the addition of the Jalapeño & Date Sauce, you've transformed an ordinary sandwich into something special. And remember, this sauce is not just for sandwiches - it can spice up your burgers, pasta, and rice dishes too.
If you’d like to try this recipe, you'll find the Jalapeno & Date sauce listed just below, ready for you to grab a bottle and get cooking.
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