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Turn heat to medium and fry, flipping occasionally, until crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place bacon strips","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crisp.","group":"Preparation","title":"Toast the bread slices","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Spread mayonnaise evenly over one side of each toasted bread slice.","group":"Assembly","title":"Spread mayonnaise evenly","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"On one slice of bread, layer the lettuce leaves followed by the tomato slices. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt and black pepper.","group":"Assembly","title":"On one slice of bread, layer the lettuce leaves followed","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Arrange the cooked bacon strips on top of the tomatoes. 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