Sizzling Bacon Sauce: The Ultimate Recipe

This hot bacon dressing was my great-grandmother’s recipe. You can serve this over cucumbers, cabbage, or dandelion greens.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 8slicesbacon

  • 1 ½cupswhite sugar

  • 3teaspoonscornstarch

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ½cupwhite vinegar

  • ¼cupwater

Cooking Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, then crumble and set aside.

  2. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt together in a medium bowl. Slowly pour in vinegar and water, whisking constantly.

  3. Place crumbled bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat. Pour in vinegar mixture; cook and stir until mixture thickens.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
13g
16%
Saturated Fat
4g
21%
Cholesterol
19mg
6%
Sodium
379mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
39g
14%
Total Sugars
38g
Protein
3g
Calcium
2mg
0%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
59mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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