General
salt pepper ketchup
What does salt pepper ketchup mean?
The rapid-fire condiment instruction tacked onto a bacon egg and cheese order at a NYC deli.
"BEC on a roll, salt pepper ketchup."
Origin
NYC deli shorthand; the customary way to season a bodega breakfast sandwich.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'salt pepper ketchup' mean?
It's the standard rapid-fire condiment instruction you add to a bacon egg and cheese order at a New York deli.
Why do people say it so fast?
It's a customary bodega shorthand, so regulars rattle it off in one breath when ordering a breakfast sandwich.
How do you use 'salt pepper ketchup'?
Tack it onto your sandwich order, like 'BEC on a roll, salt pepper ketchup.'
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