wilted lettuce

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38 Pinches
Springfield, VA
Updated on Oct 2, 2013

My Mom used to make wilted lettuce about once a week. She just combined vinegar, sugar and water. I found this recipe and the addition of the dry mustard is a nice addition.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 - slices of bacon
  • 1 large head of leaf or boston lettuce
  • 1 - medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash pepper

How To Make wilted lettuce

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet, over medium heat, fry bacon slices until crisp.
  • Step 2
    Drain and discard all but 1/4 cup of the bacon drippings; return the drippings to the skillet.
  • Step 3
    Meanwhile, into a salad bowl, tear lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
  • Step 4
    Crumble bacon and add to lettuce with the onion slices, tossing until well mixed.
  • Step 5
    Stir the remaining ingredients into bacon drippings and heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat and pour over lettuce mixture, tossing until lettuce is slightly wilted and coated with dressing.

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