Bacon Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Grease or butter a large nonstick baking sheet.
2. 2
   In a medium heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water over medium heat.
3. 3
   Stir until the sugar dissolves and the syrup comes to a boil.
4. 4
   Attach a candy thermometer to the pan, increase the heat to high, and cook, without stirring, until the mixture reaches 290 degrees.
5. 5
   Immediately remove from the heat.
6. 6
   Stir in the butter, vanilla, baking soda, pecans and bacon bits.
7. 7
   Watch out, as the mixture will foam.
8. 8
   When the foam subsides, pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet as thinly as possible.
9. 9
   Do not use a spatula.
10. 10
    Cool at least 10 minutes before breaking into pieces.
11. 11
    Store in a covered container.