Hot Bacon Dressing
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
10 servings (1/4 cup each)
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Calories
257 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Hot Bacon Dressing
Description
The Hot Bacon Dressing recipe starts by frying chopped bacon until crisp, then reserving the rendered fat to cook minced red onion with sugar and white vinegar. The onion softens in the warm fat and the addition of sugar and vinegar creates a vinaigrette base that is both tangy and slightly sweet. Seasoning with salt and black pepper adjusts the balance to taste.
This dressing can be served two ways: tossing the vinaigrette over greens and sprinkling the cooked bacon on top, or stirring the bacon directly into the dressing before tossing with a salad. Both methods provide a rich, slightly sweet, and tangy flavor enhanced by the smoky bacon.
The dressing makes about 2 1/2 cups total and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days. Reheating gently in a skillet restores the vinaigrette's warm texture. Olive oil is used to supplement the rendered fat if needed to reach the desired amount.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Bacon finely chopped
- olive oil as needed (see note 1)
- 1/2 medium red onion minced (1 cup, see note 2)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or less to taste (see note 3)
- 1/2 cup white vinegar (see note 4)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Pour rendered bacon fat into a measuring cup. Pour off all but 1/4 cup, or add olive oil to reach 1/4 cup. Return fat to skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add onion, sugar, and vinegar. Cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper).
- To serve, either toss the vinaigrette with greens and sprinkle with bacon, or stir the bacon into the dressing and toss with the salad. Both ways are tasty!
Notes
- Add olive oil to the rendered bacon fat to reach 1/4 cup if there is not enough bacon fat rendered.
- Minced shallots can replace red onions for a milder flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity to reduce sweetness; start with less and add more if desired.
- White vinegar can be substituted with cider, red wine, or white wine vinegar according to preference.
- Store leftover dressing covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings (1/4 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25 cup | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 779mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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