Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
Serves: about 2 cups
 
Ingredients
  • 1⁄3 cup bacon drippings
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1⁄2 cup sugar
  • 1⁄2 cup water
  • 1⁄3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1⁄4 cup cane vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cane syrup
  • 1⁄2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1⁄2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet, heat bacon drippings over high heat. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add sugar, 1⁄2 cup water, vinegars, cane syrup, and mustard, whisking until combined; bring to a boil.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons cold water and cornstarch. Add cornstarch mixture and pepper to vinaigrette, whisking until thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, and stir in crumbled bacon.
  3. Use immediately.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/blueberry-maple-chicken-kale-salad-with-warm-bacon-vinaigrette/