Caramel Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp. salt
2 c. brown sugar
2 sticks oleo
1/2 c. white corn syrup
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
8 qt. popped corn
peanuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine salt, sugar, oleo, corn syrup and vanilla in a large, heavy pan.
Bring to a boil and boil for only 5 minutes.
Stir slowly.
Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon baking soda.
Stir well.
(This will foam up and get lighter in color.)
Pour over corn; stir to cover well.
Put into large, flat pans.
Place in a 250\u00b0 oven for 45 to 60 minutes.
Turn 2 times with spatula.
Cool. Store in tight containers or plastic bags.
May be kept in freezer but keeps well many days at room temperature.