Wilted Spinach Recipe (Rose Tite Simmons)

By LADONMANK

Ingredients

• 2 quarts young spinach leaves, stems removed, washed
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from southernfood.about.com

Preparation

Step 1

Put spinach in a large serving bowl, tearing large leaves.
In a saucepan, fry bacon until crisp, remove with slotted spoon; sprinkle over the spinach. To bacon drippings add flour; stirring until blended. Add sugar, vinegar, and salt. Cook, stirring, until thickened. Pour over spinach and add onion. Toss gently.

Serves 4.