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wilted lettuce

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Debra Schweikert
@Schweik
Springfield, VA

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.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For wilted lettuce

  • 6
    slices of bacon
  • 1 lg
    head of leaf or boston lettuce
  • 1
    medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c
    vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 dash
    pepper

How To Make wilted lettuce

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