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 Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 10 mins | None | 4 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Dressing Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| As needed | Bacon | Sliced and browned |
| 3 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 1 cup | Cold water | None |
| 3 tbsp | Sugar | None |
| 3 tbsp | Vinegar | None |
| To taste | Cornstarch | For thickening |
Instructions
Preparation
- Simmer bacon in a skillet until brown and crispy; remove from pan, reserving the bacon drippings.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the 3 eggs, 1 cup cold water, 3 tbsp sugar, and 3 tbsp vinegar.
- Add the egg mixture to the bacon drippings and stir until smooth.
- Thicken the mixture with cornstarch over low heat until it reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
- 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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