Ingredients

  • 2 heads frisee, trimmed washed and torn
  • 8 ounces bacon (uncured applewood smoked)
  • 1 tablespoon bacon fat
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons onions, finely diced
  • 3 large fresh garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 4 large eggs

Method

  • in a large bowl layer paper towel on the bottom and put in washed greens cover and chill allowing frisee to drain.
  • cut raw bacon into bite size pieces and cook over medium heat to render all fat.
  • when bacon is crispy remove with slotted spoon reserve only a tablespoon of fat and reduce heat under fat to medium low.
  • spread bacon out on paper towel to keep crispy.
  • fill a medium saute pan with at least an 1 1/2 of water bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
  • add olive oil to pan of bacon fat.
  • saute onion till translucent.
  • add garlic and cook till soft then remove from heat.
  • place equal portions of frisee in 4 salad bowls and creat a nest in the middle.
  • stir vinegar, mustard, cayenne, salt and pepper into onion and garlic bacon fat saute and mix well.
  • pour dressing evenly over frisee bowls.
  • salt the simmering water.
  • quickly crack each egg into the water and poach for 3-4 minutes.
  • while eggs are cooking sprinkle bacon pieces onto salad bowls.
  • suaing a slotted spoon place a hot egg on top of each salad.
  • season with salt and pepper to taste.