Homemade Bacon Brittle

Homemade bacon brittle—a unique fusion of salty and sweet that’s guaranteed to
be a crowd-pleaser. One bite and you can't stop!

Servings: 50 pieces

Author: dani

Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
25 minutes

Cool Time:
20 minutes

Total Time:
1 hour

Dessert Snack

American

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🧂 Ingredients

1-1 1/2 cups cooked, crumbled bacon (I use applewood smoked thick sliced-about 8 slices)
1 cup light corn syrup
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup)
1 tsp baking soda

1 Fry the bacon strips until they’re crispy. Drain them on paper towels and let
them cool. Once cooled, crumble or chop the bacon into small pieces. Set aside.
2 Butter 2 baking sheets. Keep them nearby, as you’ll need them ready when the
brittle mixture is done.
3 In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water. Heat the
mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon until the
sugar dissolves and butter melts.
4 Bring the mixture to a hard boil over medium high heat and stir frequently. A
hard boil is one that won't stop with stirring.
5 Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature. You’re aiming for 300°F (the
hard crack stage).
6 Once the caramel reaches 300°F, immediately remove it from the heat. Stir in the
crumbled bacon and baking soda until well incorporated. Be careful, as the
mixture will bubble vigorously.
7 Quickly pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets and spread it out
evenly with a wooden spatula. Work fast, as the caramel sets quickly.
8 Let the brittle cool completely at room temperature. Once hardened, break it
into pieces with your hands or a sturdy knife into rustic pieces.