Microwave Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 c. popped popcorn
1 c. brown sugar
1 stick margarine
1/4 c. light Karo syrup
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Place popcorn in 5-quart bowl or paper sack.
In 2 1/2-quart bowl, combine the brown sugar, margarine, Karo syrup and salt. Microwave the mixture to a boil on Full power, takes about 3 minutes.
Boil the mixture for 3 minutes, stirring several times. Remove mixture from microwave and stir in baking soda.
Mix well. Pour mixture over popcorn.
Coat evenly.
Put coated popcorn back in microwave and cook 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. Stirring coats popcorn evenly.
As corn cools, it becomes crisp. Store in airtight container.