Microwave Bacon Brittle
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Microwave Bacon Brittle

1. Bacon - ½ pound
2. White sugar - 1 cup
3. Light corn syrup - ½ cup
4. Salt - 1 pinch
5. Chopped pecans - ½ cup
6. Bacon grease - 1 tablespoon
7. Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
8. Baking soda - 1 ½ teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Microwave Bacon Brittle

1. Stage

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and reserve 1 tablespoon bacon grease. Crumble bacon once drained and slightly cooled.

2. Stage

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Stage

Combine sugar, syrup, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave oven until bubbling, about 4 minutes.

4. Stage

Stir bacon, pecans, reserved bacon grease, and vanilla extract through the sugar mixture; heat in microwave oven for 3 minutes more. Immediately add baking soda and stir just until foamy.

5. Stage

Working quickly, spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Let cool until set, about 15 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.