Bacon Salad Dressing From The Biltmore Estate Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Remove the stems from the spinach and wash, drain and pat dry thoroughly. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
• Place the eggs into an electric kettle and cover with cold water by at least 1-inch. Turn the kettle on. Once the water comes to a boil, the kettle will turn itself off. Leave the eggs in the water for 15 minutes. Remove and peel off the shell. Slice each egg into 8 pieces and set aside.
• While the eggs are cooking, fry the bacon and remove to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
• Transfer the fat to a small saucepan set over low heat and whisk in the red wine vinegar, sugar and Dijon mustard. Season with a small pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper.
• Add the mushrooms and the sliced onion to the spinach and toss. Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine. Divide the spinach between 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them. Season with pepper, as desired. Serve immediately.

TANGY BACON SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually whisk in the oil in a steady stream. Stir in bacon and onion. Store in the refrigerator.

HOT BACON DRESSING

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch and salt, and slowly pour in water and vinegar, whisking constantly.
• In a medium skillet, add the crumbled bacon and pour the vinegar mixture over it. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.

BACON SALAD DRESSING FROM THE BILTMORE ESTATE

Steps:

• In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, brown the bacon and cook until crisp.
• Drain off two-thirds of the fat. Add the celery and onions to the bacon and sauté until lightly browned, approximately 9 minutes.
• Add the vinegar and cook, uncovered, until the mixture has been reduced by half, about 3 minutes. While cooking, stir in the Dijon mustard and seasonings.
• When the mixture has been reduced by half, add the sugar and cook until dissolved. Stir in the brownings and seasoning sauce.
• Slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture, stirring until the dressing is thickened.
• Cool, then transfer to a storage container and refrigerate.
• To serve, dip out the amount of dressing you need (allow 2 tablespoon per person) and reheat the dressing in the microwave until it is very hot but not boiling.
• Drizzle over the greens, toss and serve.
• It keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator.

CREAMY BACON SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, corn syrup and salt until smooth. Stir in bacon and onion. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve over salad greens.

CREAMY BACON SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• I put all the ingredients in my mini food processor.
• If you want to mix by hand, the bacon should be minced fine.
• This is a thick dressing to toss with a salad. if you prefer a thin dressing to pour over the salad, substitute milk for the cream.