Tell me about the "bacon butty" sandwich

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I just found a brand of back bacon made here in the U.S. (Beeler’s), and I understand this is the kind you use to make an English “bacon butty”. Although I heard about them once, I’ve never seen or tasted this sandwich before.

I’d like to serve them tomorrow for lunch. What’s the best way to prepare them? Will a hamburger bun do? Should it be toasted? Should the back bacon be really crisp or should I leave it kind of chewy? Any info would be helpful.

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Felicity Cloake in the Guardian had LOTS of opinions.

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Good bacon is hard to find. I’m gonna think of you enjoying your bacon butty.

But from what I can tell it’s bacon on buttered white bread with catsup added. You can add literally anything else your heart desires.

I say a slice of avocado would be nice.

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A bacon butty is several layers of bacon, covered in HP Sauce, on a soft, round, buttered bap.