Mesilla Valley Chile Brittle

Source: Chile Head Mailing List - Posted by Elsa Altshool 25 Oct 1997

2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/4 to 1/2 cup chile - I prefer half habanero
    and half dried ground chipotles
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup soft butter or margarine
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups whole pi