Bacon Vinaigrette with Grilled Radicchio

• 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

1. In a small non- reactive bowl combine all ingredients except radicchio.
2. Whisk until emulsion is formed and reserve at room temperature.
3. Place quartered radicchio onto a hot grill or grill pan.
4. Cook on each side for approximately 2 minutes per side.
5. You are looking to achieve slightly wilted edges.
6. Remove from the grill and place onto a plate.
7. Cover with a stainless steel bowl and allow steam to continue cooking radicchio for 5 minutes.
8. Drizzle vinaigrette over radicchio wedges and serve immediately.

extravirgin olive oil, cider vinegar, bacon, brown sugar, mustard, salt, freshly ground pepper, radicchio

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/bacon-vinaigrette-with-grilled-radicchio-recipe.html (may not work)