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Bourbon Bacon Brittle

Crunchy candy brittle made with smoky bacon, toasted nuts, caramelized sugar, and a splash of bourbon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Candy, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bacon cooked crisp and chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 2 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Equipment

  • Heavy saucepan
  • Candy thermometer
  • Baking sheet
  • Heat-resistant spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook sugar mixture to hard crack stage.
  2. Stir in butter, bacon, nuts, bourbon, and vanilla.
  3. Add baking soda and spread brittle thin.
  4. Cool completely and break into pieces.

Notes

Avoid humidity to keep brittle crisp.