Bacon Brittle

Found on toh...intriguing idea for a brittle.

Grease or butter a large nonstick baking sheet.

In a medium heavy saucepan , combine the sugar , corn syrup and water over medium heat.

Stir until the sugar dissolves and the syrup comes to a boil.

Attach a candy thermometer to the pan , increase the heat to high , and cook , without stirring , until the mixture reaches 290 degrees.

Immediately remove from the heat.

Stir in the butter , vanilla , baking soda , pecans and bacon bits.

Watch out , as the mixture will foam.

When the foam subsides , pour the hot mixture onto the prepared baking sheet as thinly as possible.

Do not use a spatula.

Cool at least 10 minutes before breaking into pieces.

Store in a covered container.

sugar, light corn syrup, water, unsalted butter, vanilla extract, baking soda, pecans, cooked bacon