Bacon Cake With Citrus Salad Recipes

BACON-CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, orange juice, sugar, lime juice and a generous pinch of salt together in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the bacon fat, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing. Whisk in a few grinds pepper.

BACON WITH CITRUS GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lay bacon on a baking sheet. Juice oranges into a small saucepan, and add cane syrup. Cookover medium heat until glaze is thick enough to coat theback of a spoon, about 8 minutes.
• Brush some glaze over the bacon, and bake for 10 minutes.Brush with more glaze. Continue to bake until golden,about 15 minutes more (10 minutes if using regular bacon).Brush bacon with remaining glaze, and transfer to a parchment-or paper-towel-lined plate to drain before serving.

CITRUS SALAD WITH BACON & RED ONION

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing.
• Add dressing just before serving; mix lightly.

CHARD WITH BACON-CITRUS SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of drippings. Cut bacon into small pieces., Add chard to drippings; cook and stir just until wilted, 5-6 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; cook 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with bacon.