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Grease baking sheet; set aside.
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Spread bacon onto microwaveable paper towel.
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Microwave on HIGH 1 min.
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Transfer bacon to medium bowl.
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Immediately add pepper; toss to coat.
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Add pepitas and pecans; mix lightly.
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Mix sugar, corn syrup and water in medium saucepan.
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Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly.
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Cover with lid.
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Cook 2 to 3 min.
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or until sugar is dissolved.
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(Do not stir.)
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Remove lid from saucepan.
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Continue boiling sugar mixture 20 min.
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or until mixture reaches hard-crack stage (300 degrees F to 310 degrees F).
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Remove from heat.
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Immediately stir in bacon mixture; pour onto prepared baking sheet.
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Use greased spoon or spatula to spread bacon mixture into even layer; cool completely.
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Break brittle into bite-size pieces.
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Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.
