About Recipe

BACON. It makes everything taste better, right? That is definitely the case for vinaigrettes. A little bit of bacon drippings goes a long way. Add in some caramelized shallots and brown sugar, and I’d say you have a pretty tasty dressing. I spoon this bacon vinaigrette over romaine lettuce that’s been grilled. The smoky flavor adds a lot to the dish, and the warm, wilted lettuce soaks in the vinaigrette very well. The finishing touches: lots of crumbled bacon, creamy blue cheese, and candied pecans. I make a simple syrup with a dash of cayenne pepper to coat the pecans. After adding more sugar, the nuts are baked and cooled. The result? Sweet and spicy delicacies that blend perfectly with the other ingredients in the salad.

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