but it’s so god damned tasty that i don’t care.
originally posted 4/12/2008
grilled endive with bacon vinaigrette
adapted from alton brown
what? a grilled salad? why yes, yes it is.
what’s that? you still have bacon grease? ok, let’s finish it off
1/4 c cider vinegar
1 tbsp bacon drippings
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper, freshly cracked
1/4 c extra virgin olive oil
belgian endive
*this will make quite a bit of vinaigrette. so take that as you will. if you are just one sad, lonely person, you may want to cut down amounts. or, if you think one day you may actually have someone over for dinner this should last for about a week or so in the fridge.*
combine all ingredients (except olive oil) in a glass bowl. slowly add the olive oil while whisking until an emulsion is reached.
heat grill or grill pan to high heat.
cut a thin slice off the end of the endive. you only want to remove the old hard end. slice in half lengthwise. toss with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. place on grill and cook for about 2 minutes per side. when finished remove from grill and cover for 3 minutes. this will let any residual heat cook the center of the endive.
pour vinaigrette over endive and eat immediately.
and if you don't have a grill pan or grill, raw endive is tasty too.
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