Wilted Spinach Salad

3 pounds young spinach leaves

4 rashers thick-sliced bacon

1 small white onion, minced

2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp dry mustard

1/2 cup cider vinegar

freshly ground pepper

Stem spinach, place in a salad bowl.

Cook bacon until crisp, drain and crumble it. Reheat 2 tablespoons bacon fat, add onion and saute until soft. Whisk in sugar, salt, mustard and vinegar. Pour the hot dressing over spinach and toss well. Season with pepper and garnish with bacon.

Serves 5 to 6.