Bacon Brittle

BACON BRITTLE

**This is probably the easiest candy recipe ever, which is a blessing and a curse. :)

1/2 c water

2 sticks of butter

large pinch of salt

2 c sugar

10 strips of bacon (I used a pound, more is better!  I also cut it into strips before cooking)

1. Line a baking tray with a silpat, or oil it very well.  I didn't have a silpat, so I lined the pan with parchment paper and it worked well. I used the medium sheet pan from PC.

2. Crisp 5 pieces of bacon in a skillet or a broiler and drain on paper towels. Break or chop them into 1/4" bits and set aside. Don't go too small so that the bacon pieces are noticeable.

3. Place in a heavy saucepan, in this order: water, butter, a large pinch of salt, and sugar.
4. Over medium-high heat, cook till the mixture reaches 285*F, stirring often.

5. Pull it off heat, mix in the bacon bits, and pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread quickly to about 1/4" thick, and let cool for 2 hours.
6. Break into bits.