Poppy Cock
["5 qt. popped popcorn", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 sticks butter or margarine", "1/2 c. white corn syrup", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 tsp. salt", "2 c. pecans (optional)"]
["In a large, heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup.", "Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat.", "Add baking soda, vanilla and salt; mix well.", "Mixture will foam up.", "Pour over popcorn and nuts, which have been put in 2 baking pans.", "Stir well to coat.", "Place in a 250\u00b0 oven for 40 minutes.", "Stir every 15 minutes.", "Keep in airtight container."]
["popcorn", "brown sugar", "butter", "white corn syrup", "baking soda", "vanilla", "salt", "pecans"]