Pecan Pie Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Heat sugar in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat; cook, swirling pan often, until golden amber and completely liquefied.
Add pecans and butter and cook, stirring, until caramel is liquid again and butter is absorbed, about 2 minutes.
Combine vanilla extract and baking soda in a bowl and then add to pan along with salt; stir to combine.
Pour onto a baking sheet lined with foil or a silicone baking mat and spread into an even layer with a small rubber spatula; let cool completely.
Break into bite-size pieces and store in an airtight container between sheets of wax paper.