Bacon Vinaigrette

• 4 slices bacon
• 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 shallot

In a large frying pan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp, 7–10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then reserve for another use. Reserve the rendered fat in the pan.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, shallot, mustard, and thyme. Carefully pour the bacon fat through a fine-mesh sieve into a spouted measuring cup. Slowly whisk the bacon fat into the vinegar mi