BigMikes Balsamic Dressing, for Ms Pam

[bigmike&nan]

I know for many anything balsamic is rather out of style - this is an amazing dressing. A Christmas present for an old friend in Chile, Ms. Pam - a great person and a wonderful teacher/mentor to many very lucky children.

Mis en Place:

1 Tbls Dijon Mustard
1 Tbls Dark Brown Sugar
1 Tbls Honey
1/2 Tsp Herbs de Provence or Tarragon
1/2 Tsp each Salt and Fresh Cracked Pepper
1/4 Cup Balsemic Vinegar
3/4 Cup EVO


In a medium mixing bowl (or blender) combine the mustard, brown sugar, honey, herbs and S&P with a whisk until it is very homogenous. Next whisk in the vinegar and mix until you have a runny paste. Lastly drizzle in the EVO while whisking briskly. Keep going until you have a nice emulsion (in other words something that stayed combined). Place in a clean storage jar and refrigerate. Will last until you use it up.

 

[WingingIt]

Sounds yummy to me!

 

[sourland]

I'm lost. What is EVO?

 

[bigmike&nan]

EVO is cookspeak for Extra Virgin Olive (oil)
Just as S.&P is for Salt and Pepper

 

[MeatKing]

Thank-you for the recipe, This looks awsome, can I use the kitchen aid mixer? or would the food proccersser be better?

THanks Again!!

 

[bigmike&nan]

Actually the best and simplest way is the old fashioned way, a mixing bowl and a whisk... And do it in the steps as described - the trick with any emulsion is to slowly add the oil while you are constantly whisking fast.

 

[ImStillMags]

bigmike&nan :

Actually the best and simplest way is the old fashioned way, a mixing bowl and a whisk... And do it in the steps as described - the trick with any emulsion is to slowly add the oil while you are constantly whisking fast.

Or put it in a jar, tighten down the lid and shake away!!​