Bacon Toffee

Directions

1. 1
   Cook the bacon in a skillet. Let it cool on paper towels to remove the excess grease, then chop it into bits. The pieces should be about the size of a fingertip. Set aside.
2. 2
   Put the water, butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the water has boiled off (the mixture will get very bubbly/frothy first) and the mixture turns a deep golden tan color (see photo of toffee to get a sense of the color).
3. 3
   Remove from heat, stir in bacon bits, and quickly spread toffee on a silpat or well-oiled baking sheet.
4. 4
   Let cool, then break toffee into pieces by covering it with plastic wrap and pounding it with a knife handle or hammer.
5. 5
   Toffee stores in refrigerator indefinitely.