Introducing Keto Hot Bacon Dressing: a gourmet salad experience that elevates any dish. Crispy bacon, tangy vinegar, garlic, and mustard combine to create a flavor-packed delight. It's the perfect way to enjoy your greens and add more fiber to your keto diet. So, let's transform your simple salad into a delicious sensation.
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🍯🥗 Ingredients for this keto hot bacon dressing recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Keto Hot Bacon Dressing: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with Keto Hot Bacon Dressing?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- Storage instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Preparing this Hot Bacon Dressing Recipe takes only 20 minutes! Yes, it's that quick! All you need to do is fry some bacon, save the flavor-packed fat, and sautee it with a mix of aromatics. The result will be hearty chunks of bacon that bring life to all the foods on your table.
Chef's note
Here's a little chef's secret: this keto salad dressing is an absolute champion for meal prepping. Multiply the ingredients, make a larger batch over the weekend, and voila! You have an instant flavor booster ready for the whole week! You can also toss a few chili flakes for an extra kick or a splash of apple cider vinegar for a tangy twist.
🍯🥗 Ingredients for this keto hot bacon dressing recipe
Here is a list of simple ingredients you can easily find in your fully-stocked Keto Pantry:
Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients
You can experiment with your salad dressing and add optional ingredients to enhance the flavor profile of your salad. Some of the keto-friendly options are:
Cooking tools required
To make this Keto Hot Bacon Dressing recipe, you will need the following cooking tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Hot Bacon Dressing: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather your ingredients, measure the required amount, and keep them within arm's reach.
- Mince your garlic cloves so it's ready to add to the pan when the time comes.
Cooking instructions
- Start by placing the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bacon turns crispy and brown.
- Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet, let it cool, and chop it into small pieces. Meanwhile, save ¼ cup of the leftover bacon grease from the meat.
- Next, pour the reserved fat back into the skillet and set it over medium-low heat. Gradually add in the minced garlic and other ingredients. Stir well and allow the mixture to simmer gently until it slightly thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finally, add the crunchy bacon chunks, and stir. And your hot dressing is ready to enhance the flavors of your favorite salad.
Chef's pro tip
Creating this masterpiece is effortless, but there's one common mistake to avoid. Adding the vinegar all at once can overpower the condiment, resulting in an overly pungent and tangy flavor. Instead, add the vinegar gradually, tasting as you go. Remember, it's easier to add more vinegar than to balance it once it's already mixed. Take your time and enjoy the process.
What to serve with Keto Hot Bacon Dressing?
This perfect salad dressing is incredibly versatile and pairs with various dishes, especially with other keto salad recipes. Here are a few suggestions:
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
Purchase pre-sliced bacon stripes to avoid the hassle of doing it alone. Doing this in advance will speed up the cooking process.
Storage instructions
Storing this dressing is very easy and essential for enjoying it later. Here's how you can do it correctly:
Now to use the frozen sauce, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight. You can take it out, let it reach room temperature, and use it by stirring. You don't have to reheat the dressing as it will alter the taste.
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
This easy Keto Hot Bacon Dressing recipe proves that cooking for a keto lifestyle doesn't have to be complex. With simple ingredients and steps, this dressing can enhance the taste of your salads, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats. And you can enjoy low-carb deliciousness while staying true to your healthy lifestyle choices.
So don't hold back. You can share it with your friends and family during lunch or dinner. But beware: They might ask you to make this again and again since it is the best low-carb salad dressing!
Check out these popular salads you can enjoy:
- Cajun Salmon with Avocado Orange Salad
- Keto Balsamic Chicken Salad
- Keto Charred Brussels Sprout Salad
- Thai Peanut Pasta Salad
- Keto Potato Salad With Smoked Sausage
📖 Recipe
Hot Bacon Dressing
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon
- ¼ cup bacon fat
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Swerve brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Start by placing the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bacon turns crispy and brown.
- Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet, let it cool, and chop it into small pieces. Meanwhile, save ¼ cup of the leftover bacon grease from the meat.
- Next, pour the reserved fat back into the skillet and set it over medium-low heat. Gradually add in the minced garlic and other ingredients. Stir well and allow the mixture to simmer gently until it slightly thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finally, add the crunchy bacon chunks, and stir. And your hot dressing is ready to enhance the flavors of your favorite salad.
Suzanne Richardson says
Absolutely Yummy
chump says
added mushrooms, baked bacon in cast iron in oven 350 20 min, used meat hammer on bacon after removing grease to chop up, tossed ingredients back in pan and turned out great.