Microwave Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. buttermilk
2 c. sugar
2 c. pecans
1/8 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except soda, in 4 to 5-quart microwave dish.
Cook on High for 12 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes.
Stir in the teaspoon of baking soda until mixture becomes foamy.
Continue cooking for 1 minute.
This creates the brown color.
Beat until mixture becomes tacky (about 1 minute). Drop by spoonfuls onto foil.