Carmel Popcorn

3 quarts freshly popped popcorn
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup better
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

• Preheat oven to 300°     
• Combine popcorn and pecan on a lightly greased cookie sheet; mix well and set aside.
• In a saucepan, over low heat melt butter.
• Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt to butter.
• Turn up heat a bit and bring to a boil.
• Let boil for 5 minutes. Do no stir.
• Remove from heat.
• Add baking soda and vanilla.
• Pour syrup mixture evenly over popcorn and pecans.
• Bake for 15 minutes. Stir.
• Bake for another 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven.
• When completely cooled, break into pieces. Enjoy!