5 Keys To A Spectacular Sandwich

The perfect sandwich is a delicate art. One miscalculation and the sandwich is ruined. Follow these steps exactly and sandwich nirvana awaits.

1. Perfectly Toasted Bread

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Sandwich greatness begins and ends with a toasted piece of bread. Un-toasted bread means a SOGGY sandwich. A soggy sandwich belongs in the garbage not in my stomach.

2. Proper Meat Ratio

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Now that your bread is toasted you've got a major decision, how much meat? 4 to 5 slices of meat is ideal. Anything more, you may sprain your jaw trying to eat it. Anything less, you'll wish you'd read this post before making your sandwich.

3. Melted Cheese

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Next is the cheese. MELT IT! Put the cheese(2 slices max) on your choice of meat and microwave for a few seconds. Don't melt the cheese on the toast, that will prohibit sauce absorption. Let it cool for a couple seconds so you don't wilt your lettuce.

4. Ripe Tomato

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I'm picking on tomatoes. I can excuse lackluster lettuce. I can turn the other cheek to an underwhelming onion. I will not tolerate an unripe mealy tomato. If you don't have a ripe tomato on hand you should be questioning whether to make a sandwich at all.

5. 1 Tbsp of Sauce Per Slice of Bread

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That's it! 1 Tbsp! Trust me. You may think, "yeah, but I really like mayo, I want extra mayo cause I'm greedy, and I don't follow directions". Well, then you'll have to explain the mayo stains to your dry cleaner.