The ultimate BLT sandwich

Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 170°c/340°f and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place the sliced tomatoes on the sheet pan and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the olive oil and place in the oven.

Step 3

Allow the tomatoes to cook for 45 minutes to an hour until they start to caramelize.

Step 4

Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

To make the aioli, place the egg yolks, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, paprika, smoked chilli, sugar and salt in a blender and blend for 30 seconds until well combined.

Step 6

Whilst blending, slowly pour the oil in a thin stream until half of the oil has been incorporated. The remaining oil can be poured in a little quicker as the mixture has already been emulsified at this stage. If your aioli seems very thick you can add a few tablespoons of water to thin it out, just make sure that you blend it well. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Transfer the aioli into a bowl and set aside.

Step 8

To assemble the sandwich, spread aioli onto the slices of bread.

Step 9

Layer the lettuce, roasted tomatoes and crispy bacon on top then sandwich with another slice of bread.

Step 10

Serve immediately.