Photograph of the finished Frisée aux lardons

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Frisée aux lardons

25 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
6 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Curly frisée lettuce Curly frisée lettuce 1.6 lb
  • Photograph of Bacon Bacon 1.3 lb
  • Photograph of Chicken eggs Chicken eggs 8
  • Photograph of Bread Bread 1.6 loaves
  • Photograph of Wine vinegar Wine vinegar ½ cup
  • Photograph of Dijon mustard Dijon mustard 1.7 oz
  • Photograph of Olive oil Olive oil ½ cup
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 12 cloves
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.6 oz

Method

  1. 1 Use only the pale yellow inner leaves of the curly lettuce head to reduce bitterness.
  2. 2 Cut the bacon into thick strips and fry for 6 minutes until the fat renders out and the edges are crispy.
  3. 3 Fry bread cubes in pork fat with garlic to make croûton.
  4. 4 Mix the dressing with hot pork fat, red vinegar, and Dijon mustard.
  5. 5 Using hot pork fat as a dressing is a way to slightly wilt lettuce leaves while keeping them crisp.
  6. 6 Boil the eggs until runny for 6 minutes, then peel and place them on the mixed plate, sprinkle with pepper.
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