Brookfields hot-bacon dressing

By Shirl

Ingredients

• l/2 pound bacon, cut into small pieces
• l/2 white onion, dice small
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped small

Preparation

Step 1

Saute the bacon and onion in a frying pan until cooked thoroughly. Do not drain. Add the 2 cups wa­ter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, lemon juice and paprika. Cook on medium heat stirring until sugars are dissolved, then simmer for 10 minutes.

Dissolve the cornstarch in the 1/4 cup water and add to the hot mixture. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium and, stirring frequently, cook for 3 more min­utes. Add vinegar and chives and bring to a boil again. Lower heat to medium, and cook for 3 minutes. Serve warm over spinach salad.