peanut brittle

1 c. raw peanuts

1 c. sugar 

1/2 c. white karo syrup 

1/8 tsp. salt 

1 tbsp. butter

1 tsp. vanilla 

1 tsp. baking soda 

combine peanuts, sugar, karo and salt in 2 quart casserole dish.  cook on full power 4 minutes.  stir well.  cook 3 minutes more and add butter.  cook 2 more minutes.  add vanilla and soda.  mix until foamy.  pour out on butted sheet and coat.  

add 30 seconds to each time.  

*original recipe from mom, who got it from grandpa reid.