BLT sandwich
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The BLT (Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato) is the second most popular sandwich in the United States.[1] The sandwich traditionally has several strips of cooked bacon, leaves of lettuce (traditionally iceberg or romaine), and slices of tomato, between slices of bread (commonly toasted). Mayonnaise is the traditional condiment for the sandwich.
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[edit] History
BLT sandwiches are believed to descend from tea sandwiches in the late Victorian era.[2] Between 1930 and 1950, cookbooks typically listed cheese as an ingredient.[2]
The BLT became popular after World War II because of the rapid expansion of supermarkets that allowed for ingredients to be available year-round.[1] The initials, representing "bacon, lettuce, tomato", likely began in the American restaurant industry as shorthand for the sandwich.[3]
[edit] Distribution
The BLT sandwich is sold at many restaurants, diners and fast food chains. The sandwich is also commonly made at home.
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[edit] References
- ^ a b "Food Facts & Trivia : BLT". http://www.foodreference.com/html/fblt.html. Retrieved on 2009-05-13.
- ^ a b Olver, Lynne (2000). "The Food Timeline.". http://www.foodtimeline.org/foodsandwiches.html#blt. Retrieved on 2009-05-13.
- ^ Mariani, John F. (1999). The Encyclopedia of American Food & Drink. New York: Lebhar Freidman. p. 190.
