Tomato Sandwich Faceoff

First, we started with one tomato slice per sandwich.  But, it quickly became obvious that for these thicker rolls, two slices would be best.

Going into this challenge, we were seriously biased.  We both though that the Black Krim would be the clear-cut winner.  But, we were so very wrong!  Both were divine.  But, there was something really special about the Golden Jubilee.  It truly shines in a tomato sandwich

Tomato Sandwich Showdown

Black Krim vs. Golden Jubilee

Black Krim

Richer, more savory and melt-in-your-mouth smooth texture…  It’s a very close second.  But, the burst of fresh flavor in the Golden Jubilee made it the clear winner.

Golden Jubilee

Fresh FRESH FRESH!  There was a vivid, wide awake freshness to the  Golden Jubilee that is just too hard to describe.  There’s a brightness to the Golden Jubilee sandwich that we loved.  Eaten by the slice, it is delicious and there is a nice, firm texture.  But, it lacks the smoothness of the Black Krim.  In the sandwich, that extra texture adds a pleasant, hearty touch that we both enjoyed, too.

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Tomato Sandwich
makes 2

2 brioche buns, cut in half
homemade mayo
(Or Duke’s, Or Hellmann’s… that’s a challenge for another day)
2 tomatoes, sliced thickly
freshly ground black pepper
kosher salt, coarse

Toast or grill bun halves to a light golden.  Coat each bun lightly with mayonnaise.  Place slices on top.  Grind black pepper onto the tomato half.  Then, sprinkle with salt.

Devour.

P.S.

If you’re Italian, you’ll probably be tempted to add a basil leaf or two.  But, for this challenge we wanted the tomato to shine.  So, we made our sandwiches basil free.