Ingredients:

  • 2 slices soft white sandwich bread
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 large ripe Beefsteak or Heirloom tomato
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Apply a thick, even layer of mayonnaise to one side of each bread slice, ensuring it reaches the very edges of the crust to create a moisture barrier.
  2. Cut the tomato into thick, 3/4-inch rounds.
  3. Lay the tomato slices on a cutting board and sprinkle them evenly with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Let them sit for 60 seconds to draw out surface moisture.
  4. Place the seasoned tomato slices onto one piece of mayo-covered bread, overlapping them slightly to cover the entire surface.
  5. Gently press the second slice of mayo-covered bread onto the top and apply light pressure with the palm of your hand to lock the ingredients together.