Easy Hot Bacon Dressing Recipe
Quick and easy, Hot Bacon Dressing is the ultimate vinaigrette recipe you can put on just about anything.
Servings: 6
Cost: $5
Equipment
- skillet
- chef's knife
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 8 pieces thick-sliced bacon chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Measure and reserve 1/4 cup of the rendered bacon fat, discarding or saving any excess.
- Return the reserved bacon fat to the skillet over medium heat. Add the minced shallots and sauté until softened and translucent.
- Whisk in the apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. Continue whisking until the dressing is slightly thickened, creamy, and well combined.
- Remove from the heat and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve the dressing warm over your favorite salad, topping with the crispy bacon just before serving.
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Notes
Bacon: Thick-cut bacon works best for this recipe. Cook over medium heat to render the fat without burning.
Bacon Drippings: You need 1/4 cup of rendered bacon fat. If your bacon doesn't yield enough, add a little neutral oil to reach the correct amount.
Substitutions: Brown sugar, maple syrup, or granulated sugar can replace the honey, although the flavor may change. Champagne vinegar or red wine vinegar can replace the apple cider vinegar.
Make Ahead: Prepare the dressing up to 5 days in advance. Store the crispy bacon separately to maintain its texture.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheating: Gently warm in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each.
Freezing: Not recommended, as the dressing may separate and change texture when thawed.
Serving: Best served warm over spinach salad, kale, green beans, Brussels sprouts, or roasted potatoes. Add the crispy bacon just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 95mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 1mg