Linda'S High-Energy Caramel Corn
["2 c. light brown sugar", "1/2 c. light corn syrup", "1/2 lb. margarine or butter", "1/4 tsp. cream of tartar", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 large bowl popcorn"]
["In large saucepan, combine sugar, syrup, butter, cream of tartar and salt.", "Stir over medium-high heat to boiling.", "Stirring constantly, boil rapidly to the hard-ball stage (260\u00b0), about 5 minutes.", "Remove from heat and stir in baking soda, quickly but thoroughly.", "Pour over large bowl of popcorn.", "Stir gently until kernels are coated."]
["light brown sugar", "light corn syrup", "margarine", "cream of tartar", "salt", "baking soda"]