How to Make Bacon Brittle

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Heat the oven to 400 degrees.

   Place on the middle shelf of the oven and bake.
   
   Remove after 15 minutes or when the bacon is deep brown. , Leave to cool.
   
   Once cooled, crumble into small pieces. , Baste with the bacon fat. , Cook over high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
   
   After the sugar is dissolved, cook another 10 to 15 minutes.
   
   The sugar mixture is ready when it turns a deep brown color.
   
   If you have a candy thermometer, the reading should be 350 degrees. , Add the crumbled bacon pieces and stir through to distribute evenly. ,, It will harden in about 20 minutes to half an hour. ,,
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   Step 2: Place the bacon onto a silicon lined baking sheet.

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   Step 3: Place the baked bacon onto paper towel to soak up excess grease.

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   Step 4: Save 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.Wash the silicon sheet and line the baking sheet again.

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   Step 5: Pour the sugar and water into the saucepan.

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   Step 6: Remove from the heat.

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   Step 7: Pour immediately over the bacon fat covered silicon sheet.

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   Step 8: Leave to sit at room temperature.

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   Step 9: Once completely cooled

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    Step 10: break into pieces for eating.

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    Step 11: Finished.

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