Ingredients
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2 tbs Bacon Drippings
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1 tbs Apple Cider Vinegar
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1 tsp Brown Sugar
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1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
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1 head Radicchiowashed and halved
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1/2 lbs Linguine Pastacooked
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4 slices Bacon Drippingscrumbled
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1/4 cup Parmesan Cheesegrated
Directions
I knew that I had seen a million recipes for people grilling it. That sounded good to me. Grilled lettuces are delicious, and a totally different flavor than your typical cold salad greens.
So there was one option. But what to do with a head of grilled radicchio? I had run across an Alton Brown recipe for grilled radicchio with bacon vinaigrette. Bacon vinaigrette? Sign me up.
Since this was lunch, I wanted to think of a way to make it into more of a complete meal. My brain’s answer to everything is add pasta and parmesan cheese. This seemed like a reasonable solution.
It was really pretty good except that I realized I don’t love radicchio. For me, it’s a little bitter. The parmesan and bacon add a nice contrast to its bitterness, but I still couldn’t get past it. I do also think this would make a warm salad better than a pasta dish.
But if you are a radicchio lover, then give this a whirl and let me know how you like it.
Recipe Steps
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1
Done
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Mix together bacon drippings, cider vinegar, brown sugar and black pepper. Set aside. |
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2
Done
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Spray a grill pan or outdoor grill with non-stick spray. Place the halved head of radicchio cut side down on the grill pan or outdoor grill. Grill until edges are wilted, about 2 minutes. Flip and grill the other side another minute more. |
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3
Done
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Cut the radicchio halves into bite-sized pieces. |
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4
Done
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Toss the radicchio with the warm cooked linguine, and then dress with bacon dripping mixture. Top with the bacon crumbles and parmesan cheese and serve warm. |
