Pecan Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans (chopped)
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation

Cook first 3 ingredients in a medium size heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to boil.
Boil without stirring 5 minutes or until a candy thermometer reaches 310 degrees.
Add pecans, and cook 2 - 3 more minutes or to 280\u00b0F (mixture should be golden brown).
Remove from heat, and stir in butter and remaining ingredients.
Pour mixture onto a metal surface or onto a shallow pan.
Allow to stand 5 minutes or until hardened.
Break into pieces.
* If you'd like you can also add popcorn.
Prepare brittle as directed.
Stir in 1 cup popped popcorn before pouring into pan.