Spinach Salad w/Hot Bacon Dressing Serves:10

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the bacon until crispy and remove.

2. 2

   Drain most of the bacon fat from the pan leaving only two tablespoons.

3. 3

   Cook the shallot in the bacon fat for one minute.

4. 4

   Add the vinegar, sugar, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Add the bacon fat and shallots from the skillet to the vinegar mixture and whisk to combine.

6. 6

   Make a roux with bacon drippings and flour to create a hot, thick bacon dressing.

7. 7

   Add the spinach and mushrooms and toss to coat evenly.

8. 8

   Sprinkle half the bacon and pour half the dressing onto the salad and toss well.

9. 9

   Serve the remaining dressing on the side and top each plate with the remaining bacon.