microwave bacon brittle

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon bacon grease
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on paper towels and reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease. crumble bacon once drained and slightly cooled.
• line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• combine sugar, syrup, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. heat in microwave oven until bubbling, about 4 minutes.
• stir bacon, pecans, reserved bacon grease, and vanilla extract through the sugar mixture; heat in microwave oven for 3 minutes more. immediately add baking soda and stir just until foamy.
• working quickly, spread the mixture the prepared baking sheet. let cool until set, about 15 minutes. break into bite-size pieces.