Ingredients
5 slices of lean bacon chopped fine
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1/2 cup finely chopped apple
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 cups unpasteurized apple cider
1 teaspoon dijon style mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh spinach, coarse stems discard and the leaves washed well and spun dry
Preparation
In a large skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, turning it until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain and discard all but 2 tablespoons fat. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the shallot and the apple over moderate heat stirring for 1 minute add the vinegar, the cider and salt and pepper to taste and boil the mixture, stirring occasionaly for 8 to 10 minutes or until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup. Whisk in the mustard, the oil and slat and pepper to taste. In a large bowl toss until it is just wilted and sprinkle the salad with the bacon
