Microwave Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 c. popped corn
1 stick butter or margarine
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. light syrup
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Place popcorn in 5-quart casserole.
In 2 1/2-quart bowl, combine brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt.
Bring to a boil on full power.
Takes approximately 3 minutes.
Boil mixture for 3 minutes, stirring several times.
Remove mixture from oven and stir in baking soda.
Mix well.
Pour over popcorn.
Coat evenly. Put coated popcorn in microwave for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
This coats popcorn more evenly.
As corn cools, it becomes crisp.
Store in airtight container.