Microwave Bacon Brittle
Serves: 2
Lelia Marks
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
46
Spice
54
Sweetness
48
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.6
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tbsp
Bacon (grease)1 cup
White Sugar1 cup
Light Corn Syrup1 pinch
Salt1 cup
Pecan (chopped)1 tsp
Vanilla Extract1.5 tsps
Baking SodaDirections:
1
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes
2
Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease
3
Crumble bacon once drained and slightly cooled
4
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
5
Combine sugar, syrup, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl
6
Heat in microwave oven until bubbling, about 4 minutes
7
Stir bacon, pecans, reserved bacon grease, and vanilla extract through the sugar mixture; heat in microwave oven for 3 minutes more
8
Immediately add baking soda and stir just until foamy
9
Working quickly, spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet
10
Let cool until set, about 15 minutes
11
Break into bite-size pieces