Duck Bacon and Smoked Almond Brittle
For the ultimate combination of sweet and salty, this recipe adds smoked almonds and duck bacon to traditional brittle. Perfect as a snack for family night or holidays.
Created by Chef Matthew Nolot for Maple Leaf Farms
Ingredients
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1
12 oz. Maple Leaf Farms Duck Bacon
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2
2 cups Granulated Sugar
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3
1 cup Light Corn Syrup
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4
1/2 cup Water
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5
1 tsp. Fine Sea Salt
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6
3 cups Smoked, Salted, Whole Almonds
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7
2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
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8
2 Tbsp. Baking Soda
Directions
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1
Dice the duck bacon into 1/4-inch pieces and place in skillet.
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2
Place skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until all the fat is rendered and the bacon is crispy.
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Set pan aside reserving any grease along with the crispy duck bacon pieces.
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In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, water and the sea salt.
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Place pot over high heat and bring mixture to a boil.
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Add the smoked almonds, reduce heat slightly and insert a candy thermometer into the mixture.
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As the sugar cooks, swirl the pan periodically to distribute the heat, do not stir.
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As the sugar cooks, line a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper and set aside.
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Cook sugar mixture until it reaches 'hard crack stage', 300-310 degrees F on the candy thermometer.
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Remove sugar from the heat and quickly stir in the reserved duck bacon, any bacon grease, butter and the baking soda.
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Stir until the butter has melted and spread mixture out onto the parchment lined baking tray.
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Allow brittle to cool to room temperature before breaking into small pieces and storing in an air-tight container.
