Looking for a tasty treat to make for your holiday party? Or maybe just a festive, tasty treat that you want to binge eat yourself! Either way, look no further. This bacon bourbon brittle is seriously a Christmas gift for your mouth.
Here is how to make it!
- 1/2 cup one stick butter, plus more for pan
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- flaky sea salt
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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Line a large baking sheet with foil and grease with butter.
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In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reaches 260°, about 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat and add butter and a large pinch of salt. Stir once then return over medium-high heat and cook, without stirring, until the syrup turns golden and the thermometer reaches 285°, about 5 more minutes. Add bacon, vanilla, bourbon, and baking soda. (It will foam!) Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns a deeper golden and the thermometer registers 300°.
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Immediately pour the mixture onto prepared baking sheet, tilting and spreading the mixture into a thin layer. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.