Bacon Peanut Brittle

Name: Bacon Peanut Brittle
Ingredients: 4 slices Bacon, Diced; 2 cups Sugar; 1 stick Unsalted Butter; 1/2 cups Water; 1/3 cups Light Corn Syrup; 1-1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 2 cups Roasted, Unsalted Peanuts

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 slices Bacon, Diced
2 cups Sugar
1 stick Unsalted Butter
1/2 cups Water
1/3 cups Light Corn Syrup
1-1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Baking Soda
2 cups Roasted, Unsalted Peanuts

Directions

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1. Place a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove bacon from the skillet and drain it on some paper towels and set aside.
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2. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet and a metal spatula with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the sugar, butter, water and corn syrup in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the mixture registers 325°F on a candy thermometer. Remove pan from the heat and whisk in the salt and baking soda. Stir in the peanuts and cooked bacon.
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3. Working quickly, pour the brittle out onto the prepared baking sheet and, using the coated spatula, spread it out into an even 1/2-inch thick layer. Let it cool completely at room temperature before breaking into pieces.