BACON BRITTLE

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Make and share this Bacon Brittle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nonnie4sj

Categories     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped pecans (about 2 ounces)
1/3-1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (6 to 8 ounces uncooked bacon)

Steps:

  • Grease or butter a large nonstick baking sheet.
  • In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water over medium heat.
  • Stir until the sugar dissolves and the syrup comes to a boil.
  • Attach a candy thermometer to the pan, increase the heat to high, and cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 290 degrees.
  • Immediately remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the butter, vanilla, baking soda, pecans and bacon bits.
  • Watch out, as the mixture will foam.
  • When the foam subsides, pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet as thinly as possible.
  • Do not use a spatula.
  • Cool at least 10 minutes before breaking into pieces.
  • Store in a covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.9, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 166.9, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 20.7, Protein 1.3

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