Microwave Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stick oleo
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 c. light corn syrup
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 qt. (16 c.) popped popcorn
1/2 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Place popped corn in a large grocery bag.
Combine oleo, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt in a large glass pitcher.
Bring to boil on Full Power.
Boil 2 minutes.
Stir in baking soda.
Pour syrup over popcorn in bag.
Close bag and shake vigorously.
Place bag in microwave.
Cook on High for 1 1/2 minutes.
Remove and shake again.
Return to oven for 1 1/2 minutes.
Remove and shake again.
Return to oven for 1 minute.
Remove and pour on cookie sheet.
Let cool.