“Hi, I have chickens and I grow tomatoes” lmao that’s lit

One of my favorite things is when someone makes sure to credit those who've helped along the way. Such a class act.

"A little bit more oil." *pours oil for seven unbroken seconds*

Kenji, just made these with some great deshi (Indian heirloom) tomatoes we found in the market here in Calcutta. Easily one of the best tasting sandwiches we’ve had! Thanks so much!

Hey bro you fed your dogs tomatoes without seasoning them first

Kenji doesn't need to go grocery shopping when he has neighbors.

kenji explains food so well that when he said "it's scientifically proven that triangles taste better", i googled it

Kenji, my mom grew a Cherokee purple and I just made the best blt I've ever had!

this video should've been on the golden record shot into outer space on The Voyager

When he said he got tomatoes from his neighbors garden, I thought he straight up just hopped the fence and boonked some.

I really appreciate the thought you put into how your sandwich ingredients are layered. I've been preaching this for over a decade. Changing the way the ingredients are assembled makes such a big difference.

I had never salted my tomatoes before watching this video. You changed my life.

The BLT sequel we've all been waiting for.

FIrst.

This is the first video of yours I've watched, and I gotta say I like it a lot. It's very refreshing to see someone on the internet who not only has very strong opinions and knows what they like, but also gets that other people may like different things. Overall, pretty dang good vibes.

"hey bro, you burned the bacon" love your vids btw, very informative. Also, the crunch when you bit into that sandwich was absolutely amazing.

“I get this bacon from my bacon guy” “you have a bacon guy?” “You don’t?”

Kenji: The BLT is NOT a bacon sandwich Also Kenji: *puts bacon grease in every ingredient*

4:00 When Kenji hears the echo and realizes he just threw a lemon into the drain 😂😂😂

This format of the top down, head cam is awesome! It’s super easy to follow and cool to watch how you do these different things. This was very informational, I didn’t even know that it was that easy to make mayonnaise at home! Thanks Kenji 💪🏽

Kenji: straps go-pro on Dogs: automatically start salivating

Kenji: "it's not a bacon sandwich it's a tomato sandwich." Also Kenji: spreads bacon fat on bread and makes mayo out of bacon fat in addition to the 6 pieces of bacon on the sandwich.

First thing to do when making a good BLT- move house so you live between to a tomato grower and a bacon dealer. This sandwich gonna take a while to make.

"tomatoes without salt is like a bath without bubbles" probably the best thing I've ever heard

Kenji: I'm going to make mayonnaise with rendered bacon fat. Me: I stole a handful of mayo packets from 7-11

Can you imagine living with neighbors like that "Hi, I'm Tim. I can't do shit."

I've been meaning to say this for a long time (a few months) and I also have to say that it's not because of BTL's, but you are the best thing I've found on KZfaq and I mean across all genres. And I've been hooked to internet media for 20 years. I love cooking and am a big consumer of online media and never seen videos like yours. Your attitude is so down to earth and forgiving. You are really showing people that you don't have to be perfect when it comes to cooking and even a pro chef doesn't remember everything. Just watching you do basic stuff such as choosing which plate to use and then remembering ''oh yeah I forgot the mustard'' makes me feel so much comfier with my own skills. You've really helped me through the pandemic and given me so much inspiration. I like to recommend your videos to all my friends who are even slightly interested in cooking or starting it. Just watching your vids for inspiration and putting Hania Rani play in the backgound (another great artist I found during the pandemic) makes my time so much better. Hopefully I'll get to visit your restaurant some day. Thank you for what you do and love from Finland!

I love how you did everything in one video. No pre cut slices of tomatoes, everything is done by hand, etc. because those 15 minute meals are never really 15 minutes so widening the fact that you have to chop and prep everything before hand

I like Allana's cameo. Straight and to the point.

What i really want is a collab of kenji with his biggest fanboy babish😂

You were born to do this. Incredible talent. Sneaky-extraordinary communication skills too. You’re the man!

I love how it's filmed like you are just an everyday KZfaq chef and not the world famous chef that you are.

"People who live their lives in fear are destined to have uncomfortable feet" - Kenji's floormat

Watching these videos feels like hanging out in a friend's kitchen. I miss having that feeling in real life, but Kenji's kitchen is an excellent consolation.

A tomato without salt is like a bath without bubbles -- LOVE THIS

This content is extremely calming to watch, please keep this up

In Tagalog we call artificially ripening a fruit/veggie (typically mangoes) "kalburo". You can really taste the difference with a mango ripened on the tree and one that was "kalburo"d.

Kenji, what are the chances of you convincing the developers over at Zillow for creating check boxes for neighborhood tomato and bacon dealers when it comes to filtering houses that I want to buy?

When I was a kid, my favorite summertime snack was a tomato. My mom would literally hand me an heirloom tomato and a salt shaker.

Kenji, I love the way you make things so simple! You have inspired me to cook again!!!

HeY bRoo yoU bUrNt the BacOn

“A tomato without salt is like a bath without bubbles.” -Kenji the Legend

Thank you for teaching me to season tomatoes , I’ve learned a lot from your channel but as simple as it is seasoning foods properly is a key to a great meal!

I admire the financial independence of people, But you can live better if you work a little more. After watching this I think there are people out there, on the extreme, who plan to die early just to be able to retire early. To each their own but to me, retirement isn't just about not having to work, it's about having the freedom to do whatever you might reasonably want, such as travel, buying things, enjoying life, etc. I don't think I could retire with less than $3m in income-generating investments, maybe $2m at the very minimum. I plan to work until I'm at least 45

iceburg is the sandwich lettuce king... crisp and refreshing, best texture and moisture for any sandwich

That first cutaway to his neighbor made me crack up for some reason

My man Kenji coming in with the redemption for iceberg lettuce! It definitely has some sweetness and a crunch that is hard to beat. For anyone having soggy limp lettuce issues - stick it in a ziplock bag and not just in the open plastic bags you'd put it in at the grocery store. It will go from limp to crispy in a day, and stay crispy and good to eat for a LONG time. I've had a head of iceberg that I slowly use over the course of a full month before you start to see discolouration.

You make my day Kenji. Thank you again for all the great content 👍🏼 Cheers brother

My family coined the "super-duper" sandwich for when tomatoes are in season: 1 slice of toasted, white bread drizzled with good olive oil; 1/2" thick slice of tomato; salt, pepper, more olive oil; cap with second slice of toasted, white bread; more olive oil on top. Cut it square! Simple yet magnificent.

"Why I season my tomato sandwiches with bacon" - Adam Ragusea

I've been waiting for this all season!

you can hear that excitement and joy in kenjis voice in this vid.. this guy really likes his BLT's.

Because of you I always, always, ALWAYS salt my tomatoes, and I usually pepper them, too. Even a crappy store-bought tomato can go from 3/10 to 8/10 with a bit of flaky salt. It really is that important.

It's that time of year again.

Beautiful. The lack of shredded made me sad for one second, and my laments were cast to cinders with that glorious crunch. Good stuff kenji

kenji this is the best sandwich ive ever had. thank you. never knew mayo could taste so delicious.

*In a Swedish accent when Kenji samples the mayo* "Pre-dinner snack!"

Lemon? Garlic? I think you've just made an LGBLT.

When I first began to wonder if Kenji was moving I was thinking what a loss it would be to leave Alana and his neighbors. When he cooked outside I could hear people laughing and having fun, and thought.. that sounds like a wonderful place to live. I was happy to watch this video and put a face to Alana. Also, thanks for the next level instructions!

Thanks for explaining the importance of local tomatoes!! It made so much sense, but something I’ve never thought about

Hey Kenji, another great episode! Keep it up! Really enjoy hearing you talk through your food opinions :)

this is the content I needed at 3am. Thank you kenji.

Just got my KAN core knife. Absolutely beautiful knife for the home chef. Totally worth it!

Love your show, Kenji! Keep it up!!!

I'm actually so used to bland tomatoes that the first time I tasted a real one the taste was too strong and overwhelming for me. It's not even like day and night, it's like a wholly different food.

I had a BLT for breakfast this morning. Sourdough bread, super crispy thick cut bacon, fresh ripe tomatoes, romaine. It’s what I had and it was awesome. Didn’t make my own mayo but maybe next time! Great video.

Lol I love how salty he is about the comments. Just adds to the overall awesomeness of the channel. Thanks so much Kenji, could watch all day.

i was just finishing my "blt" when i saw this video, only i used proscuitto instead of bacon which structurally makes no sense but adds a really nice flavour to the tomatoes also means i don't have to get a pan out. ^^

I was waiting for this 😂😭 Cheers from Montreal 🇨🇦

I like how your kitchen mat is literally your own quote 😂 good on ya

This vid is so simple who would ever think watching someone make a blt would be relaxing. He's a pro, thnx for the content. I live for vibes like these. Also great incite, inspires my inner chef, cheers 🥓

*screams in back* WE LOVE YOU KENJI

"Obsessive-emulsive disorder" is my favourite Kenji quote from "da Book" ;)

I'm nonbinary and this is my first time watching one of your videos. I don't know if you're ever gonna read this but I just wanted to say that hearing the "guys, gals, and nonbinary pals" at the end caught me off guard in the best way possible, thank you for being inclusive and making mine and I'm sure other nonbinary folks' days a bit better

Your dogs reaction says it all! When dogs scramble to catch a scrap, you know it is awesome.

That's so true I love using heirloom tomatoes and going really lite on the bacon.

A BLT is not a bacon sandwich seasoned with lettuce and tomatoes, but a tomato sandwich seasoned with lettuce and bacon. -God probably

Totally agree with the Tomato emphasis! Have you ever gotten wild and made a BLT with a fried green tomato?! Highly recommend it!

Just recently started watching your videos, and you gained a ton of respect when you said it is a scientific fact that triangles taste better. Because it is, 100%.

We're getting more characters on the show I'm so excited

As a fellow tomato/blt lover, you made a lot of good little points about the intricacies of a good tomato sandwich lol. Tomato mayo contact is a must but I like to put the seasoned side also touching the mayo, I think it makes the bread taste better. I also normally prefer tomato bacon contact over bacon mayo contact but next time I’ll try your way to see what I prefer lol. Cheers man!

Watching this made me miss my FIL. He grew the best tomatoes. I never knew tomatoes could taste like candy - actually, BETTER than candy! In fact, I would argue that his tomatoes would have never needed salt. His nisei hands knew how to cultivate the earth to produce something amazing. Can’t wait for summer! I’ll honor him by making this sandwich. Thanks for this!

So, now I know what we’re having for Saturday night dinner! Saturday because that’s Farmers Market Day for tomatoes and I also have time to make bread. Can NOT wait!! It was that final crunch that pushed me over the edge. Amazing!

Fantastic way for a great BLT, glad I'm not the only one with a busy counter top.

Looks delicious. Since last year I have grown my own tomatoes and today I shall try the BLT myself :)

Love Kenji's videos but anyone else slightly bothered by that topping distribution?! The over lapping tomatoes are like 4x tall in the middle but only 1 near the sides. I obsess over details like that with my sandwiches.

Damn that looks so good! I tried the Tuna Melt yesterday and was floored. Ready for round Two!

I love that Kenji is a trained chef, and confident enough to admit that he loves American cheese and iceberg lettuce.

"Cut it into triangles, because it's a scientific fact that triangles taste better." *James May would like to know your location*

Tatis should not have to apologize for hitting a grand slam on a 3-0 count

Perfect toaster transition!

Today is the day I'll make this for the first time with home grown, fresh and ripe tomatoes! Can't wait

When doing BLTs at home, I usually make a baconnaise using oil infused with bacon. It's fairly simple actually: - Take bacon, approx. 150g/5oz. - Put the bacon in a small sauce pan with 2,5 dl/1 cup neutral oil. - Set over a medium heat and let the bacon confit in the oil until crispy. - Remove from the heat and let cool. - Strain the oil and use it when making mayonnaise. A good tip is to also use a bit more dijon in the mayonnaise than usual, since it pairs really well with bacon.

Kenji: “The most important thing to have in a BLT is a good tomato. You may disagree with me on this...” Dave Chang has entered the chat.

Agreed sir ! Looks delicious

I'm from the deep south and this is a staple there. One note, black pepper is indeed required. Very nostalgic. Reminds me of the days picking maters from my grandpa's garden and having mater sammiches and BLTs. Thank you for this.

5:34 Cooking magic XD

I had to do a double take when I saw you walk over to the stove with the bacon. You carefully laid out the bacon in that sheet pan just to walk it 2 feet and put in a skillet?

I made this with shaved ribeye and it turned out great, I definitely recommend of you have leftovers. any lettuce that isn't dark green had all of its flavor bred out of it.

I can’t believe how organized this man is