Gourmet Lamb Belly BLT

Ingredients

Lamb belly

1 pound

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Fresh thyme

1 tablespoon, chopped

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Mayonnaise

1/2 cup

Bread

8 slices, preferably sourdough or whole grain

Lettuce

4 leaves, such as romaine or butter lettuce

Tomatoes

2, sliced

Instructions

1. Begin by seasoning the lamb belly generously with salt and pepper.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the lamb belly to the pan, cooking until it is beautifully browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Once browned, add the minced garlic and chopped thyme to the pan. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and allow to cook for 3 hours, or until the lamb belly is fork-tender.
4. When the lamb is ready, remove it from the pan and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into thick pieces.
5. While the lamb is resting, toast the bread slices until golden brown.
6. Spread a generous layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
7. On four of the slices, layer a crisp lettuce leaf followed by slices of the succulent lamb belly and fresh tomato slices.
8. Top with the remaining bread slices, mayonnaise side down.
9. Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately, while still warm and inviting.