Bourbon Bacon Pecan Brittle

BOURBON Bacon Pecan Brittle: The Ultimate Sweet & Salty Treat

If you’re looking for a snack that perfectly balances sweet, salty, smoky, and nutty flavors, look no further than bourbon bacon pecan brittle. This decadent treat takes traditional peanut brittle to a whole new level by incorporating crispy bacon, toasted pecans, and a splash of bourbon for extra depth and richness. Whether you’re making it as a homemade gift or indulging in a batch for yourself, this brittle is guaranteed to impress.

Toasted Pecans and Crispy Bacon

Bourbon Bacon Pecan Brittle

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, plus more for pan

1 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 3/4 cups sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

1/2 cup water

Flaky sea salt

1 cup toasted pecans, chopped

2 Tbsp. Bourbon

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Flaky Smoked Sea Salt - optional

Directions

PREP TIME:15 mins

TOTAL TIME:30 mins

Step 1

Line a large baking sheet with foil and grease with butter.

Step 2

Combine sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reaches 260°, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and add butter and a large pinch of salt. Stir once, then return over medium-high heat and cook without stirring until the syrup turns golden and the thermometer reaches 285°, for about 5 more minutes. Add bacon, vanilla, bourbon, and baking soda. (It will foam!) Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture turns a deeper golden, and the thermometer registers 300°.

Step 4

Immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, tilting and spreading it into a thin layer. If using, sprinkle with flaky smoked sea salt. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces.