Dandelion Cracklings Recipe

Name: Dandelion Cracklings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces young dandelion greens; 2 thick slices bacon, chopped; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon cane syrup; 1/2 teaspoon whole-grain mustard; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 large white mushrooms, sliced; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1 cup pork cracklings

Servings: persons

4 ounces young dandelion greens
2 thick slices bacon, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cane syrup
1/2 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large white mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 cup pork cracklings

1
Remove the stems from the dandelion greens and wash the leaves, drain, and pat dry thoroughly.
2
Put the greens in a large bowl and set aside.
3
In a small saucepan set over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp.
4
Transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered fat in the pan.
5
Crumble the bacon and set aside.
6
Make a dressing by whisking the red wine vinegar, cane syrup, and mustard into the warm bacon drippings and season with salt and pepper.
7
Add the mushrooms and onion to the greens.
8
Add the dressing and bacon and toss to combine.
9
Divide the salad among 4 plates or bowls and evenly divide the egg among them.
10
Sprinkle the top of each salad with cracklings.
11
Use very young crowns of dandelions; they become more bitter with age (like me).
12
For an alternative version with a touch of sweetness, omit the egg and add 1 diced Granny Smith apple and 2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces young dandelion greens, 2 thick slices bacon, chopped, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon cane syrup, and more.

Yes, Dandelion Cracklings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dandelion Cracklings

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