Plantation Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. buttermilk
2 c. granulated sugar
2 1/2 c. pecan halves
pinch of salt

Preparation

In a large kettle, combine sugar, baking soda, buttermilk and salt.
(If using candy thermometer, set in place).
Cook over high heat for 5 minutes or 210\u00b0, being sure to stir frequently and to scrape bottoms and sides.
Add butter and pecans.