Hot Bacon Dressing

• 3/4 pound sliced bacon, diced


• 1/2 cup chopped onion


• 1 cup cider vinegar


• 2 cups water


• 1 1/2 cups sugar


• 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained


• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard


• 1 teaspoon salt


• 1/4 teaspoon pepper


• 3 tablespoons cornstarch


• 2 tablespoons cold water

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove bacon and set aside. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in the skillet. Add onion and saute until tender; remove from the heat. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, pimientos, mustard, salt, pepper and bacon; mix well. Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into skillet. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve warm over fresh spinach or mixed greens. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat before serving.