Bacon Vinaigrette with Grilled Radicchio

Recipe Courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Scrap Iron Chef

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(7)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 heads radicchio, quartered

Directions

In a small non- reactive bowl combine all ingredients except radicchio. Whisk until emulsion is formed and reserve at room temperature.

Place quartered radicchio onto a hot grill or grill pan. Cook on each side for approximately 2 minutes per side. You are looking to achieve slightly wilted edges.

Remove from the grill and place onto a plate. Cover with a stainless steel bowl and allow steam to continue cooking radicchio for 5 minutes.

Drizzle vinaigrette over radicchio wedges and serve immediately.

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recipe Bacon Vinaigrette with Grilled Radicchio
Barbara Fresno, CA 11-17-2009
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Thanks Alton
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Great recipe. I sprinkled a little olive oil on the radicchio prior to putting it on the grill. And the dressing would be... terrific on spinach salad, too..Read more
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null null, null 01-18-2009
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love this episode
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i love this episode i think thay should run a 1 half day marathon of just good eats and i love the opening i time it when it... says good eats if anyone agree's with me about the marathon just emal me my email is farcry332@live.comRead more
recipe Bacon Vinaigrette with Grilled Radicchio
JENNIFER Minneapolis, MN 08-05-2008
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Excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had two heads of radicchio and not much else and needed a grilled side dish. This was a winner! I did soak the quartered... pieces in cold water for about an hour. This made them less bitter, though the grilling does a good job making them less bitter, too.Read more
recipe Bacon Vinaigrette with Grilled Radicchio
Anonymous 03-20-2008
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If you like radicchio, you'll love this recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved the combination of the smoky vinaigrette with the bitter radicchio. I also don't think it's fair to give a recipe one... star because you don't personally like the main ingredient.Read more
recipe Bacon Vinaigrette with Grilled Radicchio
John Lubbock, TX 05-22-2007
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Bitter Betty
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I found the dressing to be absolutely tasty. I did however find the radicchio lettuce to be quite bitter and unappealing. ... Everyone discarded the salad before continuing on to the rest of the meal. Won't be making again.Read more
recipe Bacon Vinaigrette with Grilled Radicchio
Anonymous 06-23-2006
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this is the best vinagerette i have ever had
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is by far the best vinagerette that i have ever had, i love altons show, i watch is 2-3 times every day. his show is... just the best thing ever. this is exactly what i have been looking for. THANK YOU ALTON!!!Read more