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Bacon-Shallot Topping

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on June 12, 2013

Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 6 (Makes about 1/2 cup)

Bacon-Shallot Topping

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into ¼-inch pieces¼ cup water 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Bring bacon and water to boil in 8-inch skillet over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until water has evaporated and bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel–lined plate and pour off all but 1/2 teaspoon fat from skillet. Add shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add vinegar. Transfer shallot mixture to bowl and stir in bacon and chives. Sprinkle over vegetables before serving.
Bacon-Shallot Topping

Bacon-Shallot Topping

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Time

25 minutes

Yield

Serves 6 (Makes about 1/2 cup)

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into ¼-inch pieces
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into ¼-inch pieces
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into ¼-inch pieces
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

Why This Recipe Works

In developing toppings for our Roasted Root Vegetables, we looked to bold flavor combinations that would complement the vegetables' inherent sweetness and also provide a contrasting texture.

Instructions

  1. Bring bacon and water to boil in 8-inch skillet over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until water has evaporated and bacon is crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel–lined plate and pour off all but 1/2 teaspoon fat from skillet. Add shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add vinegar. Transfer shallot mixture to bowl and stir in bacon and chives. Sprinkle over vegetables before serving.

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