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M$1 July 09, 2009 07:19 PM

If you had to remove one of the ingredients from the famous BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) sandwich, which one would it be and why?

I know this is a criminally insane thing to do, but if you had to which one would you remove?

I bet you never knew the BLT Sandwich even had its own wikipedia page!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BLT_sandwich
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 July 11, 2009 12:09 AM
I would remove the bacon. I am a vegetarian. I would then add some cheese, onion, and avocado. But then it wouldn't be a BLT would it?

But, the BLT is said to possibly come from the tea sandwich , which is popular in England and Britain. This sandwich is small and petite (two bites), not like the traditional American BLT that is a meal in itself. The tea sandwich is served in the afternoon, hence, with teas. It is meant to ease hunger until dinner time.

The bread is usually white with the crust removed right before serving. Typical fillings are: radishes, cucumber, asparagus, watercress, pimento cheese, smoked salmon, fruit jam, curried chicken, and egg salad.

Spreads used are: butter, cream cheese, or mayonnaise.
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sunshine09 sunshine09
 
July 09, 2009 07:36 PM
I Love BLT's they are one of my favorite sandwich's all year around. The one item that I would remove would have to be the lettuce. I can not stand lettuce when it gets soggy and droopy. However pile on the bacon, tomato and toast that bread hmmmm we are good to go !!
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silvos1988 silvos1988
 
July 10, 2009 01:12 PM
I agree here. I can only see the Lettuce being removed from this powerful trio. It's the only one that's expendible, in my opinion. Tomatoes and Bacon are a must.

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bunnyphuph... bunnyphuph...
 
July 09, 2009 07:57 PM
I love the texture and nutrition that the lettuce offers (as long as it's not iceberg lettuce...)

But if I had to take off one thing... I would choose the lettuce.


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July 09, 2009 08:15 PM
I'm a bunny... but when it comes to BLT's I'm not a dummy!

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krysstel krysstel
 
July 09, 2009 10:16 PM
your bunny photos are always adorable.... from Krysstell and the bunnies!

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krysstel krysstel
 
July 10, 2009 10:29 PM
WOOOHHHHH HOW SWEET! nice photo. lol

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awesome222 awesome222
 
July 09, 2009 08:03 PM
What better than a BLT?? A BCT.. yeah, instead of putting lettuce, you put a slice of cheddar or swiss cheese.. or both.. so much better.. I am a vegetarian, so i even omit the b so i have a CT, and its quite fantabulous..

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timcadieux timcadieux
 
July 09, 2009 08:18 PM
The lettuce, it's useless!!

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pawsalmigh... pawsalmigh...
 
July 09, 2009 08:35 PM
would have to be the lettuce, especially if it's not a nice green leaf of romaine. I love the lettuce, but it would be no contest!

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morriss003 morriss003
 
July 09, 2009 08:48 PM
The lettuce. Gotta have the bacon. Tomato more tasty than lettuce.

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jduvall jduvall
 
July 09, 2009 08:55 PM
Definitely the tomato. I don't like tomatoes. I'd add cheese instead.

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aogwarrior aogwarrior
 
July 09, 2009 09:29 PM
Take out the tomato, it has a texture that just does not fit with the rest of the sandwich. Tomatoes are slimy and have a slightly acidic flavor, which just does not fit with the lettuce and bacon. Bacon, when perfectly done, is slightly crispy and crunchy. Fresh lettuce is the same. But the most perfect tomato in the world is still somewhat slimy and just does not fit in.

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snawitz snawitz
 
July 09, 2009 09:36 PM
I should take away the bread

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jeffp jeffp
 
July 09, 2009 10:04 PM
Remove the lettuce. It just sits there between the tasty bacon and the tasty tomato.


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krysstel krysstel
 
July 09, 2009 10:16 PM
I'd take away the bacon. ohoh, is this the first vote for this?? :)

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mamakin mamakin
 
July 09, 2009 10:44 PM
i'd dump the bacon too....and replace it with fakin bacon or veggie sausage.
i eat no meat.

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pellrider pellrider
 
July 09, 2009 10:19 PM
I will take out the lettuce, if I have to take one out. The sandwich will taste ok even without lettuce. I don't hate lettuce though.

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tenor11 tenor11
 
July 09, 2009 11:09 PM
I say keep the bacon and the tomato, lose the lettuce.

However there is the low carb version where you wrap the bacon and tomato in the lettuce and forget the bread.

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modenapsu modenapsu
 
July 10, 2009 04:29 AM
The mayo! ;)

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tgood1 tgood1
 
July 10, 2009 04:45 AM
I would lose the lettuce, It doesn't add a lot to the sandwich except bulk. It has no nutritional value either. Depending on where I am I sometimes skip the lettuce anyways because in some countries it is not a wise idea to eat the lettuce...

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zesi zesi
 
July 10, 2009 05:01 AM
I may be in the minority, but I'd say the tomato. There are too many tasteless, mushy, oozy tomatoes out there. You'll be looking at this beautiful sandwich, bite into--crunch, chew, and what's this mushy thing that has destroyed the structural integrity of your bread? A disgusting tomato. At least lettuce isn't supposed to have too much taste, and lettuce shouldn't be too watery anyway (unless you've had your sandwich out for a while).

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trinifigue... trinifigue...
 
July 10, 2009 12:25 PM
I will remove the lettuce, if I had to remove one of the ingredients from a BLT sandwich. The bread and the bacon are dry, but have flavor. Lettuce is good, but I cannot eat bread, lettuce and bacon. I need the juice from the tomato.

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albanian albanian
 
July 10, 2009 01:55 PM
Bacon because it's not kosher. Also, it's unhealthy.

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July 10, 2009 08:21 PM
On further thought, I note that if you combine this suggestion, removing the bacon, with my suggestion for your other question - adding fried oysters- and use French bread, then you have a New Orleans Fried Oyster PoBoy, which is one of my favorite sandwiches.
http://comps.fotosearch.com/comp/STF/STF002/fried-oyster-poboy_~637627.jpg

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sacgfgirl sacgfgirl
 
July 12, 2009 03:26 AM
I'm only the second person to say this, but I would take away the bread. Lettuce, tomato, and bacon are delicious together without the bread, making it more low carb, and the mayo can still hold the ingredients together.

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modenapsu modenapsu
 
July 12, 2009 04:43 AM
I like that idea!

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