1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter (plus more for greasing baking sheet)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 slices cooked crispy bacon, roughly chopped
3/4 cup pecans
1/2 teaspoon salt
Steps
In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and water, cook over medium high heat for 10 to 12 minutes stirring occasionally. Using a candy thermometer, continue cooking until it reads 260°F.
Remove from heat, add butter, pecans and salt. Stir once, and then place back over medium-high heat without stirring. Cook for about 5 to 10 minutes, until the candy thermometer reads 285F.
Stir in bacon, vanilla, and baking powder. Cook for 2 more minutes, until the corn syrup darkens.
Pour the mixture onto a buttered baking sheet, tilt to spread in a thin layer and cool completely.
