Lunch

Perfect bacon and egg sandwich

Is there anything better than a bacon and egg sammy? The success of this simple snack relies on good-quality bacon and eggs, while homemade relish adds just the right amount of pickly goodness
Perfect bacon and egg sandwich
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Ingredients

Smoky barbecue relish
Bacon and egg sandwich

Method

Smokey barbecue relish

1.For smoky barbecue relish, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and sauté onion and garlic until just tender (2-3 minutes), add paprika and chilli flakes and sauté until fragrant (1 minute).
2.Add tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and herbs, season to taste and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced to a sauce consistency (5-6 minutes).
3.Add last two ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick (3-4 minutes). Check seasoning and set aside. Makes 1½ cups and will keep refrigerated for two weeks.

Bacon and egg sandwich

4.Heat half the oil in a large frying pan, add bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked to your liking (3-4 minutes for semi-crisp). Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
5.Wipe pan with paper towels, add remaining oil, crack in eggs and cook over medium-high heat to your liking (3-4 minutes for soft yolks).
6.To serve, top 4 slices buttered toast with a dollop of relish, some bacon and a fried egg. Season to taste, then sandwich with remaining slices and serve hot.

*You can substitute canned cherry tomatoes with whole peeled crushed tomatoes

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