Aunt Shirley'S Caramel Corn
["5 qt. popped corn", "2 c. brown sugar, packed", "1/2 c. light corn syrup", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. butter or margarine", "1 tsp. salt"]
["Spread freshly popped corn into a large, shallow pan.", "Place in a slow oven (250\u00b0) to keep warm and crisp.", "In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and salt.", "Cook over medium heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves.", "Boil to firm ball stage (248\u00b0) about 5 minutes.", "Remove from heat and stir in soda.", "Syrup will foam.", "Pour hot caramel mixture over popped corn in a fine stream.", "Mix well.", "Return to oven for 45 to 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.", "Cool and serve or store in airtight container."]
["corn", "brown sugar", "light corn syrup", "baking soda", "butter", "salt"]