Hot Bacon Dressing
This hot bacon dressing recipe is a tangy, smoky bacon vinaigrette made with bacon drippings, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar—perfect for spinach salads.
Servings 8 people
Calories 210kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon chopped
- ⅓ cup bacon drippings from cooking
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 small shallot or ¼ cup finely diced onion
- ¾ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Reserve about ⅓ cup of bacon drippings in the skillet.
- Add the shallots or onion and cook for 1–2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the vinegar, sugar, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the salt and pepper. Adjust to taste.
- Simmer until the dressing has thickened slightly.
- Return the bacon to skillet and stir to combine.
- Serve hot over spinach or greens and toss to wilt.
Notes
- Cook the bacon until truly crispy so it holds up in the dressing and adds texture.
- Measure the bacon drippings—using too much can make the dressing feel greasy.
- Keep the heat at medium to low once you add the vinegar to avoid a harsh taste.
- Taste and adjust the balance of sweet and tangy before serving.
- Chop the bacon into small pieces so it distributes evenly throughout the salad.
- This dressing is best served warm, right after it’s made.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 90mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg
