Whisk to combine the ingredients, and turn on the heat. Bring to boil for 15 minutes watching carefully so mixture doesn't boil over
Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes, making sure it doesn't burn.
Wear gloves to pour the caramel into a small bowl, and stir periodically as it cools to room temperature.
If the caramel isn't thick when it reaches room temperature, pour it back into the pot and let it simmer over the lowest heat possible for another 3-5 minutes.
Wear gloves to pour caramel back into the small bowl, stirring occasionally until it reaches room temperature. Store covered at room temperature.
Salted Caramel Bacon Bark
Make Salted Caramel recipe above and let it cool to almost room temperature
Line an 8" x 8" dish with a piece of unbleached parchment paper big enough to cover the bottom and go up the sides. Pinch the corners to help it stay in place and set aside
Over a double boiler, melt the chocolate and pour it into the prepared dish
Allow the chocolate to cool to room temperature on the counter then place it in the freezer until hard
Drizzle the caramel over the chocolate and sprinkle the top with crumbled crisp bacon
Freeze the candy until it is hard enough to break into bark. You can then store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Recipe by Pastured Kitchen at https://www.pasturedkitchen.com/blog/review-paleo-chocolate-lovers-salty-caramel-bacon-bark/