Black Sesame Bacon Brittle

Name: Black Sesame Bacon Brittle
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 Tbsps black sesame seeds

One portion of this dish contains approximately 2g of protein, 7g of fat, and a total of 73 calories. This recipe serves 12. If you have bacon, baking soda, sesame seeds, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

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

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Baking Paper

Baking Sheet

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.

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Bacon

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Frying Pan

Drain on paper towels, then crumble or chop well.

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Paper Towels

Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons bacon fat from the skillet.

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Bacon Drippings

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Frying Pan

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.

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Baking Soda

Sesame Seeds

Bacon

Seeds

Sugar

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.

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Spread