Dene woman makes bannock and Klik sandwiches for her husband and he loves them

When it comes to rugged recipes, this one might be king.

A bannock and canned-meat sandwich is simple, but hearty, and perfectfor people hard at work while out on the land.

Just ask Yellowknife's Melissa Sangris.

"These sandwiches were always a staple, especially when we are out at our family cabin," shesaid in an interview on Facebook messenger.

"Canned Klik andSpamare readily available as they keep well ... with the bannock ingredients," she added.

Her husband loves them.

"I made fivefor the road and he came back with one ... and ate it the next [day] for breakfast," Sangris said.

If you are goingto make one, a thick slice of the meat is best.And whatever you do, don't try to substitute the bannock with bread or a bun.

"In my opinion for Klik sandwiches it should be bannock, as bread and buns tend to get soggy. That's why I only put threeingredients:Bannock, Klik and a bit of mustard."

Sangris decided to share her love of bannock and Klikon CBC North's Facebook page: The Arctic Kitchen.

That's where you'll find her full recipe for her homemade bannock.

"Nothing better than bannock and Klik ...bologna is close but klik is still best," said one member.

"Deadly!" said another.

Sangris couldn't agree more; these sandwiches mean a lot to her and are more than just a quick energy boost whenat the cabin.

"People enjoy them because they grew up on them, especially when out on the land or camping," she said.

"It provokes happy memories."