Wilted Lettuce Recipe
Wilted Lettuce is a simple and flavorful dish featuring fresh lettuce gently wilted with warm bacon drippings, vinegar, and sugar. This tender and tangy side dish is perfect for adding a touch of comfort to any meal.
Ingredients
- 6 Green onions with tops, thinly sliced
- 5 Slices bacon
- 1 Head leaf lettuce - dried, rinsed and torn into edible size
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- ½ tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 tsp White sugar
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crispy and evenly browned.
- Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet, crumble it, and set it aside, keeping the bacon drippings in the pan.
- To the skillet with the bacon drippings, add vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and pepper.
- Stir carefully over medium heat until the mixture is hot and well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce and green onions.
- Pour the warm dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Sprinkle the salad with the crumbled bacon and serve immediately.