diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/recipes/tablecraft/recipes_sandwich.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/recipes/tablecraft/recipes_sandwich.dm
index b8cefcb9bd80..121f15fa972f 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/recipes/tablecraft/recipes_sandwich.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/recipes/tablecraft/recipes_sandwich.dm
@@ -61,5 +61,5 @@
 		/obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/tomato = 1
 	)
 	result = /obj/item/reagent_containers/food/snacks/blt
-	category = CAT_SANDWICH
+	subcategory = CAT_SANDWICH