MOM'S ALABAMA WILTED LETTUCE

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This is the way my mom always made wilted lettuce- she learned it from her mother's mother, Grandma Gallimore, who lived in Mobile, Alabama in 1924.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small heads boston or iceberg lettuce,torn or cut into bite size pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 small zucchini, sliced or diced
1 medium tomato, cut in pieces, optional
4 large hard boiled eggs, cut up
8 slice bacon
1/2 c wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/4 c brown sugar,not packed
1/2 c heavy cream
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp each black pepper and paprika

Steps:

  • 1. Put lettuce, onion, eggs,zucchini and tomato in a large salad bowl. Set aside. Cook bacon in a heavy skillet over medium heat, turning until crisp, about 5 minutes. Place on newspaper(paper towels) to drain and pour off all but 2 Tablespoons of grease from the skillet. Add vinegar, and sugar to grease and cook over low flame, stirring until sugar dissolves.Stir in cream, salt, pepper and paprika, then boil until thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
  • 2. Pour hot mixture over salad and toss to coat well. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed, Crumble bacon over top. This is- To die for!

Amber Carrington
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Koni Tshisaulu
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the wilted lettuce, and they don't even realize they're eating healthy.


Ali raza official
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. My family loves the unique flavor combination of the bacon, vinegar, and wilted lettuce.


Helena Roscoe
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This recipe is a great side dish for any meal. It's light and refreshing, and it goes well with grilled meats or fish.


Samantha Pelletier
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook lettuce, and this recipe is a great one. The wilted lettuce is so flavorful, and the bacon and vinegar add a nice touch.


Noyon Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon. I usually have some leftover bacon in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


Madinay Ka Mangta
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but the flavors really come together. I especially love the way the vinegar wilts the lettuce.


Troy Tauck
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This recipe is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet. The wilted lettuce is packed with nutrients, and the bacon and vinegar add a lot of flavor.


Unathiie Bolowana
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so simple to make, and the results are always delicious.


Vishnu
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This recipe was a hit at my last potluck. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the bacon, vinegar, and wilted lettuce.


Akhi Mone
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I'm not a huge fan of wilted lettuce, but this recipe changed my mind. The bacon and vinegar really made the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sidney Fluellen
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover bacon. It's also a really easy and affordable dish to make. I love the way the vinegar wilts the lettuce and gives it a slightly tangy flavor.


Jayden Dean
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I was looking for a new wilted lettuce recipe, and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It was easy to make, and the flavors were incredible. The bacon and vinegar gave it a perfect balance of smokiness and tanginess. I will definitely be


aisha ellis
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so simple to make, and the results are always delicious. I love the combination of bacon, vinegar, and wilted lettuce.


Anielo Rooinasie
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I made this for dinner last night, and my family loved it! It was so easy to make, and the flavors were amazing. The bacon and vinegar really made the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


moses richmond
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This recipe brought back so many fond memories of my childhood. My mom used to make this all the time, and it was always a hit. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The bacon added a nice smoky flavor, and the vinegar gave it a