4 rashers streaky bacon, rind removed<br />
1/2 tbsp maple syrup<br />
2 slices bread, lightly buttered<br />
1 tbsp mayonnaise<br />
2 leaves little gem lettuce, shredded<br />
1 small tomato, sliced<ol>
<li>Preheat the oven to 200°c/400°F/Gas 6/Fan 180°.</li>
<li>Put a wire cooling rack on a baking sheet and sit the bacon on the rack. Roast for 12-13 minutes, until the bacon is starting to crisp.</li>
<li>Carefully brush both sides of the bacon rashers with the maple syrup and roast for a further 2 minutes.</li>
<li>Brush once more and roast for a final 2-3 minutes, watching carefully.</li>
<li>Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. If making for a lunchbox, refrigerate the bacon until thoroughly chilled before making the sandwich.</li>
<li>Spread one of the slices of bread with mayonnaise and scatter over the lettuce. Sit the tomato and bacon on top then sandwich with the second slice of bread.</li>
<li>Cut in half diagonally and serve, or wrap for the lunchbox.</li>
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BLT with Maple Roasted Bacon
Liven-up soggy sandwiches with a strip or two of deliciously sweet maple cured bacon, wedged in-between fresh lettuce & juicy tomato slices.
