Salad Dressing

📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sauces A rich and savory warm salad dressing featuring crispy bacon drippings and a tangy vinegar base. This classic recipe is perfect for wilting fresh greens into a comforting side dish.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
10 mins10 minsNone4 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

Dressing Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
As neededBaconSliced and browned
3EggsBeaten
1 cupCold waterNone
3 tbspSugarNone
3 tbspVinegarNone
To tasteCornstarchFor thickening

Instructions

Preparation

  1. Simmer bacon in a skillet until brown and crispy; remove from pan, reserving the bacon drippings.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the 3 eggs, 1 cup cold water, 3 tbsp sugar, and 3 tbsp vinegar.
  3. Add the egg mixture to the bacon drippings and stir until smooth.
  4. Thicken the mixture with cornstarch over low heat until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
  5. Stir in the chopped bacon and serve warm over your favorite salad greens.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: This dressing is best served warm immediately after preparation. If made ahead, reheat gently over low heat, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.


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