PLAT - Pancetta, Lettuce, Avocado, and Tomato with Romano Aioli

Most people love BLT's but what about the BLT without the bacon? Don't kill me for saying this but here is a recipe for a sandwich without bacon. Here is the recipe:

PLAT
Serves 4

Ingredients

8oz of pancetta

Romano Aioli:
1 small garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of dijon mustard
Pinch of sugar
2 large egg yolks
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup of peanut oil
2 tablespoons of grated pecorino romano

Sandwich Build:

8 slices of bread
2 heirloom tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
1 heart of romaine lettuce, cleaned
1 ripe avocado, sliced into 1/4 inch strips and drizzled withl lime juice, to prevent browning

Directions:

In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the pancetta in batches until crispy, 3-4 minutes on each side. Let it drain on a paper towel and set aside.

For the aioli:

In a food processor, add the garlic and pulse. Then add the lemon juice, mustard, sugar, and egg yolks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Process until combined, about 10 seconds. Then slowly steam in the oil while the machine runs. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and add the grated cheese, and process for about 10 more seconds. Taste and adjust the seasonings with more lemon juice, and pepper if necessary.

For the sandwich build:

Lightly toast the bread. Smear some aioli on each slice of the bread. Top with 2 slices of tomatoes, avocado slices, romaine, and 3-4 slices of the crispy pancetta.

Enjoy!

I didn't take a photo of it because my family devoured it before I could photograph it. Forgive me.