Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Food

WARM BACON AND SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Put the bacon in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring often so the bacon doesn't burn, until the fat begins to render. Add the shallots and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the sherry vinegar and mustard, followed by the olive oil and tarragon. Season as needed with salt and pepper.
• Pour the vinaigrette over the greens in a bowl and toss. Add the goat cheese and toss again. Serve immediately.

HOT BACON VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a medium saucepan over low heat and stir until some of the fat begins to render from the bacon. Raise the heat to medium and cook the bacon, stirring frequently, until it is crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the crisp bacon to a paper towel lined plate, keeping all of the fat drippings in the pan.
• Return the pan to the burner. Add the garlic, swirl, and immediately add the remaining dressing ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it cook for 1 minute, or until the dressing coats the back of a spoon. It should leave a trail when your finger is drawn through the dressing on the back of the spoon. Stir in the bacon.
• Use immediately or transfer to a heat proof jar with a tight fitting lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, gently reheating and stirring before serving.

GREEN BEANS WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Prepare an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Crimp and fold the edges of a double layer of aluminum foil so it resembles a rimmed baking sheet. Put the beans in the center and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add 2 tablespoons water.
• Place the foil on the grill cook, tossing the beans occasionally, until lightly charred and tender, about 15 minutes.
• While the beans grill, cook the bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon drippings and then stir the mustard, vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the skillet until combined.
• Transfer the beans to a servings bowl and pour the warm vinaigrette over top. Toss well, scatter with the cooked bacon and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper.

WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Place the pieces of bacon in an even layer in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until cooked through and crispy, turning as needed to cook the bacon evenly, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the bacon to a paper towel to drain and cool and set aside.
• Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease from the skillet. Add the shallow and garlic to the skillet and cook in the bacon grease for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper to the skillet and whisk well to combine. Reduce heat to low and keep warm until ready to serve. (Note: Crumble or chop the reserved bacon and use as a topping with the salad or veggies you're using the vinaigrette for.)

ROASTED OYSTERS WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat a wood-fired or regular oven to 400 degrees F. Fill a 14-inch cast-iron pan with the rock salt.
• Shuck the oysters, keeping them in their bottom shells, then lay them on the rock salt, using care to save as much of the oyster liquor as possible. Place the entire pan in the oven and cook until the oysters are just set, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the bacon to a medium cast-iron pan, then set over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon until the fat has rendered out and the bacon begins to crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the onions to the pan and turn the heat down to medium-low. Sweat the onions until they have begun to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the mustard, then slowly add the vinegar, stirring. (You will want to stir and swirl the pan as you add the liquid, to help emulsify the mustard and vinegar into the bacon fat.) Add the watercress and stir the mixture to combine and wilt the cress.
• Remove the oysters from the oven. Evenly divide and top each oyster with the bacon vinaigrette.

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.

WARM ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the asparagus, potatoes, artichokes and onion together in a large bowl along with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper so that all the ingredients are well mixed.
• Divide the vegetables evenly between 2 sheet pans, and give the pans a shake so that the veggies spread into an even layer. Roast the vegetables, rotating the pans halfway through cooking, for 15 minutes.
• Transfer the roasted vegetables to a large mixing bowl and toss with the Bacon Vinaigrette and chiffonaded basil. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
• Cook the bacon in a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is browned and crisp at the edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel. Pat the bacon pieces dry with a paper towel to remove excess grease. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat from the pan.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, honey and reserved bacon fat, along with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper until smooth. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as desired.

WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 2 T drippings in skillet.
• Cook shallots and garlic in hot drippings for 3 minutes, or until tender. Add brown sugar and cook stirring constantly for one minute or until sugar is dissolved.
• Process garlic mixture, orange juice, and remaining ingredients in blender until combined.
• FYI the cooked bacon is not actually used in this recipe, but you can top your salad with it if desired.

WARM BACON-MUSHROOM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cut the bacon slices int 1/2 inch wide strips. Cook the bacon with 3 tbsp water in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until the bacon starts to crisp. Add the mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 5-6 minutes.
• Add the sherry vinegar and 1/4 cup water. Simmer until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Stir in the vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. stir in the chopped parsley.
• Enjoy!

GARDEN SALAD WITH WARM BACON VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toss spinach with tomatoes in large serving bowl; set aside.
• Cook and stir bacon and onions in large skillet on medium heat until bacon is crisp; discard drippings in skillet. Return bacon mixture to skillet. Add vinegar, water, sugar and pepper; mix well. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently.
• Add to spinach mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

WARM BACON-MUSHROOM VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cut 4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices) into 1/2"-wide strips. Cook bacon with 3 tablespoons water in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until bacon starts to crisp. Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms; cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 5-6 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons Sherry vinegar and 1/4 cup water; simmer until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Stir in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Rewarm before using.