6. Aussie Select Lamb Bacon, Fried Green Tomatoes and Basil Sandwich

Chef Chris Aquilino breaks the meat monotony with this BLT, which places Aussie Select Prime Rib Roast in place of the typical pork-based bacon. The chef tested various options for the lamb prime rib. “Once I discovered a bacon-like consistency, I knew I wanted to create a handheld,” he says. A garden “overrun with green tomatoes” informed the build, while basil leaves and Bibb lettuce provided extra flavor and crunch, respectively. “Rooted in familiarity, the sandwich gives diners a compelling reason to put a toe in fresh waters,” he says.

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