Peanut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. sugar
2 c. light Karo syrup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water
4 1/2 c. raw peanuts
2 tsp. soda
1 Tbsp. oleo
candy thermometer

Preparation

In a 3 quart pot, mix 4 cups sugar, 2 cups Karo syrup, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water.
Mix and cook to 230\u00b0.
Add 4 1/2 cups raw peanuts.
Cook to 300\u00b0.
Add 1 tablespoon oleo and 2 teaspoons soda.
This will make it foam!
Remove from heat and pour onto well greased cookie sheets.
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Makes 4 1/2 pounds.