Ingredients for Wilted Lettuce Salad<\/h2>\n\n- Bacon:<\/strong> Crispy bacon provides a great textural contrast in this wilted lettuce recipe. Regular bacon, smoked bacon or even pancetta<\/a> work well here.<\/li>\n
- White vinegar:<\/strong> When it comes to white vinegar, a little goes a long way. If you\u2019d prefer, you can substitute it for either red or white wine vinegar.<\/li>\n
- Green onions:<\/strong> Many wilted lettuce salad recipes use red or white onion but we like the milder flavor of green onions in this wilted lettuce salad recipe.<\/li>\n
- Sugar:<\/strong> A touch of sugar helps to balance the salad’s savory and pungent flavors. Feel free to use granulated white sugar or honey.<\/li>\n
- Leaf lettuce:<\/strong> Spring mix or romaine are both great, but you can choose any greens you’d like\u2014for example, radicchio, frisee or baby kale.<\/li>\n
- Hard-boiled egg:<\/strong> Traditionally, wilted lettuce salad includes hard-boiled eggs, but a jammy soft-boiled egg plays well here, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Directions<\/h2>\nStep 1: Cook the bacon<\/h3>\n
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Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIn a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it’s crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.<\/p>\n
Step 2: Make the dressing<\/h3>\n
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Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTo the hot drippings, add the vinegar, water, onions, sugar, salt and pepper, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.<\/p>\n
Step 3: Toss the salad<\/h3>\n
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Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nPlace the lettuce in a salad bowl. Immediately pour the warm dressing over top and toss the salad lightly. Top the wilted lettuce salad with egg and bacon. Serve it immediately.<\/p>\n
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Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWilted Lettuce Salad Variations<\/h2>\n\n- Add more toppings:<\/strong> Although this is recipe for wilted lettuce salad is on the simpler side, you can jazz it up with extra toppings. For example, you can toss in roasted or candied nuts, marinated mushrooms<\/a>, baked salmon or a hearty grain like farro<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Opt for a different dressing:<\/strong> Instead of the bacon drippings, vinegar and sugar this recipe uses, you can try a different salad dressing<\/a>. Whichever you choose, we recommend one that\u2019s slightly sweet to help balance and round out this salad\u2019s flavors. For a similar wilted lettuce effect, you may want to warm the dressing before adding it to the salad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Store Wilted Lettuce Salad<\/h2>\n
To store this wilted lettuce recipe, transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to four days. The good thing about this dish is that the lettuce leaves are purposefully wilted, so you don\u2019t have to worry about its texture declining.<\/p>\n
Can you make wilted lettuce salad ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
While it’s not recommended to make this salad ahead of time, you can prepare everything and combine the salad with warm dressing just before serving. To make wilted lettuce salad in advance, follow the recipe through Step 2, then let the dressing cool and store it in the refrigerator for up to four days. When you’re ready to eat, warm the dressing in the microwave or on the stovetop, then pour it over the lettuce. Serve the salad with the premade bacon and premade hard-boiled eggs.<\/p>\n
Wilted Lettuce Salad Tips<\/h2>\n
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Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCan you microwave lettuce?<\/h3>\n
Yes, it won\u2019t harm the salad or your appliance if you reheat wilted lettuce salad in the microwave. However, do watch it carefully and pause it frequently to check on how it\u2019s doing. Lettuce that\u2019s microwaved for too long can become soft, and ingredients like bacon grease can burn if overheated.<\/p>\n
What is leftover bacon grease good for?<\/h3>\n
With its concentrated meaty flavor, leftover bacon grease<\/a> is like cooking gold. You can use it to fry eggs, whip it into cowboy butter<\/a>, add it to refried beans or saute vegetables with it. That said, if for any reason you want to toss it, don’t pour it down the drain. Let it cool, then scrape it into the trash. If you’ve baked your bacon on parchment paper, simply transfer the paper and hardened bacon grease to the trash.<\/p>\nWhat is the secret to boiling eggs?<\/h3>\n
While the most important part of boiling the perfect egg comes down to the amount of boiling time, there are a few more tips and tricks to know\u2014like using an ice bath to cool the eggs and other ways to cook an egg in its shell. Demystify all the age-old questions once and for all by checking out our guide on how to hard boil eggs<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tired of plain salad? Our wilted lettuce recipe is just the thing for making a wilted lettuce salad recipe using a warm bacon-drippings dressing. 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I learned from her to let the hot bacon drippings COOL before adding the vinegar and water because it tends to splatter. Then slowly reheat it right before serving. Also, she sprinkled the sugar directly on the lettuce before adding the dressing. I skipped that ate a time or two and the dressing got funky and caramelized when the sugar was added to the hot drippings. \n\nFrom time to time, I\u2019ve made the dressing and used it on a regular garden salad. Still good, especially when those fresh garden tomatoes are added. Kind of like a BLT salad.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gardas"},"reviewBody":"
I really wanted to love this but the dressing was beyond bland and I followed the directions -I did omit the water. Barely a hint of the vinegar and bit of sweet from the sugar. The ratio's seem off in terms of vinegar\/sugar. I can't imagine how it would have tasted if I had added the water too. Going back to my old Amish recipe. 2 Tablespoons bacon grease, 2 Tablespoons white vinegar and 1 T sugar ratio. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCone"},"reviewBody":"Very easy & delicious recipe! I added an additional hard boiled egg as we like them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBone"},"reviewBody":"Very good for a summer or hot day. Last a while ,for one person. My grandmother has made this for me when I was a kid.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"william485"},"reviewBody":"
william485<\/p>
53s ago<\/p>
Too bad there\u2019s so many pop-ups and ads. Ridiculous. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBeer"},"reviewBody":"And what are we supposed to do with the bacon? Logically, I can figure it out, but you didn't include it in your instructions.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I used lettuce and green onions from my garden. The dressing is delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePalmtree"},"reviewBody":"Grew up eating very similar but you forgot to throw in some slice and fried new potatoes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"4535","romance_copy_dek":"Tired of plain salad? Our wilted lettuce recipe is just the thing for making a wilted lettuce salad recipe using a warm bacon-drippings dressing. With a hard-boiled egg and other toppings, you can make it a full meal.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Classic Wilted Lettuce Salad","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 bacon strips, cut up","IngredientText":"4 bacon strips, cut up"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup white vinegar","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup white vinegar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons water","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons water"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 green onions, sliced","IngredientText":"2 green onions, sliced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 teaspoons sugar","IngredientText":"2 teaspoons sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon pepper","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"8 to 10 cups torn leaf lettuce","IngredientText":"8 to 10 cups torn leaf lettuce"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped","IngredientText":"1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Classic-Wilted-Lettuce-Salad_EXPS_FT20_4535_F_0623_1.jpg","RecipeId":4535,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Classic Wilted Lettuce Salad Recipe photo by Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Classic-Wilted-Lettuce-Salad_EXPS_FT20_4535_F_0623_1.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Doris","Lastname":"Natvig","City":"Jesup","StateDescription":"Iowa","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 15 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":6,"MaximumServingQuantity":6,"Yield":"6 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Classic Wilted Lettuce Salad","SubmittedTitle":"Wilted Lettuce","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":3.75,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_FT20_4535_F_0623_1.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":15,"CookTimeInMinutes":0,"TotalTimeInMinutes":15,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsFieldEditorRecipe":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Wilted Lettuce","OriginalSourceProject":"Wilted Lettuce","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":"
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Directions<\/h2>\nStep 1: Cook the bacon<\/h3>\n
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until it’s crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.<\/p>\n To the hot drippings, add the vinegar, water, onions, sugar, salt and pepper, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.<\/p>\n Place the lettuce in a salad bowl. Immediately pour the warm dressing over top and toss the salad lightly. Top the wilted lettuce salad with egg and bacon. Serve it immediately.<\/p>\n To store this wilted lettuce recipe, transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to four days. The good thing about this dish is that the lettuce leaves are purposefully wilted, so you don\u2019t have to worry about its texture declining.<\/p>\n While it’s not recommended to make this salad ahead of time, you can prepare everything and combine the salad with warm dressing just before serving. To make wilted lettuce salad in advance, follow the recipe through Step 2, then let the dressing cool and store it in the refrigerator for up to four days. When you’re ready to eat, warm the dressing in the microwave or on the stovetop, then pour it over the lettuce. Serve the salad with the premade bacon and premade hard-boiled eggs.<\/p>\n Yes, it won\u2019t harm the salad or your appliance if you reheat wilted lettuce salad in the microwave. However, do watch it carefully and pause it frequently to check on how it\u2019s doing. Lettuce that\u2019s microwaved for too long can become soft, and ingredients like bacon grease can burn if overheated.<\/p>\n With its concentrated meaty flavor, leftover bacon grease<\/a> is like cooking gold. You can use it to fry eggs, whip it into cowboy butter<\/a>, add it to refried beans or saute vegetables with it. That said, if for any reason you want to toss it, don’t pour it down the drain. Let it cool, then scrape it into the trash. 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I learned from her to let the hot bacon drippings COOL before adding the vinegar and water because it tends to splatter. Then slowly reheat it right before serving. Also, she sprinkled the sugar directly on the lettuce before adding the dressing. I skipped that ate a time or two and the dressing got funky and caramelized when the sugar was added to the hot drippings. \n\nFrom time to time, I\u2019ve made the dressing and used it on a regular garden salad. Still good, especially when those fresh garden tomatoes are added. Kind of like a BLT salad.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gardas"},"reviewBody":" I really wanted to love this but the dressing was beyond bland and I followed the directions -I did omit the water. Barely a hint of the vinegar and bit of sweet from the sugar. The ratio's seem off in terms of vinegar\/sugar. I can't imagine how it would have tasted if I had added the water too. Going back to my old Amish recipe. 2 Tablespoons bacon grease, 2 Tablespoons white vinegar and 1 T sugar ratio. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCone"},"reviewBody":"Very easy & delicious recipe! 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Ridiculous. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBeer"},"reviewBody":"And what are we supposed to do with the bacon? Logically, I can figure it out, but you didn't include it in your instructions.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I used lettuce and green onions from my garden. 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Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nStep 3: Toss the salad<\/h3>\n
Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWilted Lettuce Salad Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Wilted Lettuce Salad<\/h2>\n
Can you make wilted lettuce salad ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Wilted Lettuce Salad Tips<\/h2>\n
Sonia Bozzo for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCan you microwave lettuce?<\/h3>\n
What is leftover bacon grease good for?<\/h3>\n
What is the secret to boiling eggs?<\/h3>\n
Wilted Lettuce Salad Tips<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
What does wilted lettuce mean?<\/h3>\r\nWhen it comes to salad, wilted lettuce refers to a recipe that uses dressing made with hot bacon drippings. The warm dressing relaxes the lettuce, creating a comforting dish that\u2019s reminiscent of Authentic German Potato Salad.<\/a> (You can even add potatoes to your wilted lettuce salad to get more of that effect.)\r\n\r\n
How do I make vegetarian wilted lettuce salad?<\/h3>\r\nTo make a vegetarian wilted lettuce salad, skip the bacon and make a warm vinaigrette using olive or vegetable oil. Add the vinegar, onions, sugar, salt and pepper to the oil, and heat it at a medium temperature until the sugar dissolves. To get a smoky flavor, add some liquid smoke.<\/a>\r\n\r\n
What else can I add to wilted lettuce salad?<\/h3>\r\nIn addition to potatoes, consider adding radishes, tomatoes or leeks\u2014whatever you have on hand. You can also experiment with different types of salad greens, such as spinach, endive or arugula. Some people prefer this salad with a creamy dressing, like the one in this Old-Fashioned Wilted Lettuce<\/a> recipe, which uses milk. \r\n\r\nResearch contributed by Teddy Nykiel, Taste Recipes Associate Editor<\/i>\r\n","Metadescription":null,"AboutRecipeTitle":null,"AboutRecipe":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"When we were kids, my sister and I would prepare the freshly picked lettuce for this wilted lettuce salad recipe, rinsing it several times and carefully drying it. As we did so, we quibbled about the portions we'd each have. Somehow, it seems she always managed to get more! We still can't get enough of this salad. \u2014Doris Natvig, Jesup, Iowa","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":null,"RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" To the hot drippings, add the vinegar, water, onions, sugar, salt and pepper, stirring until sugar is dissolved. ","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Place lettuce in a salad bowl; immediately pour dressing over and toss lightly. Top with egg and bacon. Serve immediately.","SequenceNo":3}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[{"Name":"Course","ID":0},{"Name":"Green Salad Recipes","ID":94926},{"Name":"Salads","ID":94286}],"Cuisine":[{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"Cuisine","ID":0},{"Name":"German Recipes","ID":89588},{"Name":"German Salad Recipes","ID":89612}],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":0},{"Name":"Bacon Recipes","ID":100669},{"Name":"Onions","ID":102029},{"Name":"Pork Recipes","ID":100597},{"Name":"Salad Greens","ID":102033}],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cooking Style","ID":304328},{"Name":"Easy","ID":304338},{"Name":"Quick","ID":304350},{"Name":"Cuisines","ID":305271},{"Name":"Europe","ID":305334},{"Name":"German","ID":305343},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Garden Salads","ID":306600},{"Name":"Salad Dressings","ID":306625},{"Name":"Salads","ID":306571},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Skillet","ID":304020},{"Name":"Stovetop Cookware","ID":304005},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Dairy-Free","ID":304993},{"Name":"Holidays & Events","ID":304368},{"Name":"Fall","ID":304390},{"Name":"Seasons","ID":304388},{"Name":"Spring","ID":304395},{"Name":"Summer","ID":304398},{"Name":"Winter","ID":304403},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Lettuce","ID":307684},{"Name":"Vegetables","ID":307614},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Lunch","ID":304297},{"Name":"Side Dishes","ID":304313},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":1,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1 cup: 118 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 227mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. ","NoOfRatings":8,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/Classic-Wilted-Lettuce-Salad_EXPS_FT20_4535_F_0623_1.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/Classic-Wilted-Lettuce-Salad_EXPS_FT20_4535_F_0623_1.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Substitutions","TipTitle":"","TipText":"Wilted Spinach Salad:<\/B> Substitute torn fresh spinach for the lettuce. Yield:<\/B> 6 servings."},{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"
Wilted Lettuce Salad Tips<\/h2>
What does wilted lettuce mean?<\/h3> When it comes to salad, wilted lettuce refers to a recipe that uses dressing made with hot bacon drippings. The warm dressing relaxes the lettuce, creating a comforting dish that\u2019s reminiscent of Authentic German Potato Salad.<\/a> (You can even add potatoes to your wilted lettuce salad to get more of that effect.)
How do I make vegetarian wilted lettuce salad?<\/h3> To make a vegetarian wilted lettuce salad, skip the bacon and make a warm vinaigrette using olive or vegetable oil. Add the vinegar, onions, sugar, salt and pepper to the oil, and heat it at a medium temperature until the sugar dissolves. To get a smoky flavor, add some liquid smoke.<\/a>
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