Makes 20-24 canapés. Serves: 6-8 (as canapés)
These mini BLTs are a classic crowd-pleaser made canapé-sized. Crispy HECK Pork Rashers, fresh tomato and lettuce, and a swipe of creamy mayo come together for the perfect bite for parties, drinks or festive sharing boards.
Serves: 6-8 (as canapés)
Ingredients
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1 small gem lettuce or cos lettuce, leaves separated
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2 ripe tomatoes, deseeded and finely diced
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1 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & black pepper
Base (choose one)
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White or brioche bread
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Mini toast rounds
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Crostini
Mayo
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4 tbsp mayonnaise
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Optional - squeeze of lemon juice or dash of Sriracha
Method
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Cook the pork rashers
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Heat a frying pan over medium heat.
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Cook the HECK Pork Rashers until well browned and crispy.
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Drain on kitchen paper, then cut into small canapé-sized pieces.
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Prepare the tomato
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Mix the diced tomato with olive oil, salt and black pepper.
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Drain off any excess liquid to keep the bases crisp.
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Prepare the base
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Toast the bread, crostini or mini toast rounds until golden.
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Cut into bite-size squares or rounds if needed.
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Assemble
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Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise onto each base.
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Add a small piece of lettuce.
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Spoon over a little seasoned tomato.
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Top with a crispy piece of pork rasher.
Serve immediately for the best crunch.
Optional finish - cracked black pepper, micro herbs or a light drizzle of Sriracha-mayo.