Regular packaged bacon is sliced about 1/16-inch thick, whereas thick-cut bacon is generally double that. Crispy bacon lovers should opt for thinner slices, while those who want some chew are ...

Thick-cut bacon can be too chewy or dominate the bite, which detracts from the balance of ingredients," said Salgado. In her opinion, BLTs are defined by their layers of contrasting texture.

Regular packaged bacon is sliced about 1/16-inch thick, whereas thick-cut bacon is generally double that. Crispy bacon lovers should opt for thinner slices, while those that want some chew are ...