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Black Sesame Bacon Brittle

Savory and sweet. This bacon brittle did not come from your Grandma’s kitchen. It has black sesame seeds for extra crunch.

Black Sesame Bacon Brittle 

Print This Recipe Total time Yield 12Source Adapted from Bon AppetitPublished
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

  • Cook bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until most of the fat is rendered and bacon is starting to crisp. Transfer bacon to a sieve set over a small bowl; reserve drippings.

  • Return bacon, 1 Tbsp. drippings, sugar, and sesame seeds to same skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar turns the color of milk chocolate, about 5 minutes. Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to spread out evenly; let cool. Break brittle into shards. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. 

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    Ingredients

    • 8 slice bacon
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • 3 tablespoon black sesame seeds
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

    Directions

    Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

    Place bacon into a large, non-stick or cast skillet. Turn the heat to medium and cook bacon uncovered until crisp on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then crumble or chop well.

    Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons bacon fat from the skillet. Add the chopped bacon, sugar and sesame seeds. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar turns the a medium amber color, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and quickly stir in baking soda.

    Transfer mixture to prepared baking sheet and use a spatula to spread it out evenly to about 1/8‑inch; let cool. Break brittle into shards. Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.