Matty Matheson’s Leftover Turkey Clubhouse Sandwich

Preparation

1. Step 1

   First, we’re going to make bacon. This is the weirdest way to make bacon. It makes my friends uncomfortable. Add the bacon to a cold cast-iron skillet in a cross-hatching pattern and set over medium heat. The bacon fat will begin to render. Cook until the bacon is crispy, moving it around so there are no burned bits on the bottom. Flip the bacon weave if needed to brown both sides evenly. Set on paper towels to drain and cool. Once cooled, trim the bacon weave if needed to fit the sandwich.

2. Step 2

   Toast the bread until golden brown. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of two of the slices of toast. For the third slice, spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on both sides — this is going to be your middle layer. Place half of your lettuce on the first slice of bread. Season your tomatoes with salt and pepper and add them to the sandwich along with all of your bacon. Then add your middle piece of bread and top with the rest of your lettuce, the Cheddar and turkey. Top with the last slice of bread, mayo side down.

3. Step 3

   Garnish with the pickle. Throw two or four long toothpicks in and use a sharp knife to cut the sandwich diagonally into halves or quarters. Serve immediately, with gravy alongside for dipping.