A dramatic and flavorful warm bacon dressing perfect for salads or roasted vegetables.

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Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp, then remove and crumble the bacon, reserving 0.25 cup of bacon fat.
Sauté the minced shallot in the reserved bacon fat until softened.
Add lemon juice, maple syrup (if using), Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to the saucepan. Whisk and simmer until the dressing begins to thicken.
Warm the brandy in a separate heatproof container until small bubbles form, but do not boil.
Warm brandy lightly in heat safe vessel, remove from heat. Carefully ignite with a long match or lighter, maintaining a safe distance.
Gently shake the pan until the flames die down, using a lid if necessary.
Stir in the brandy into the dressing . Add the crumbled bacon and serve the dressing warm.
I like to add this to a salad made with lacinato kale, tomatoes, cucumbers, gorgonzola cheese, avocado and candied pecan bits.

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