This Brittle Piggy
Serves: 6
Ally Shanahan
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
57
Spice
45
Sweetness
58
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and generously butter it
2
Working in batches, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 9 to 11 minutes
3
Drain on paper towels, then break each slice in half
4
Combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan
5
Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat until a candy thermometer registers 260 degrees F, 10 to 12 minutes
6
Remove from the heat and add the butter, nuts and 1 teaspoon salt
7
Stir once, then continue cooking over medium-high heat, undisturbed, until the syrup turns golden and the candy thermometer registers 285 degrees F, 5 to 10 more minutes
8
Carefully stir in the prepared bacon, the vanilla and baking soda
9
(The mixture will foam a bit
10
) Cook, stirring several times, until the foam subsides and the mixture darkens slightly, 1 to 2 more minutes
11
Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, then carefully tilt to spread it into a thin layer
12
Use tongs to redistribute the bacon pieces if necessary
13
Let cool completely, then break into pieces