Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. popcorn, popped to make 5 qt.
2 c. brown sugar, packed firmly
1 tsp. salt
2 c. salted peanuts
1 c. margarine
1/2 c. light Karo syrup
1/2 tsp. soda

Preparation

Pop the popcorn and put in large roaster pans in oven.
Then combine margarine, sugar, Karo and salt.
Cook and boil to firm ball stage.
Remove from heat and add soda and stir in.
Pour hot syrup over popped corn and nuts.
Stir all until coated.
Return to oven at 250\u00b0, stirring every 15 to 20 minutes.
Bake 30 minutes more.
Makes 5 quarts.
Store in airtight container.