Caramel Popcorn

Directions

1. 1
   Place popcorn in a lightly greased 4-quart casserole dish; set aside.
2. 2
   Place butter in a 1 1/2-quart dish.
3. 3
   Microwave on High for 1 minute or until melted.
4. 4
   Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup and salt; cover and microwave on High for 4 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove mixture from microwave; stir in soda and vanilla.
6. 6
   Pour over popcorn; stir until all is coated.
7. 7
   Cook popcorn mixture on High for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes, stirring well after each minute.
8. 8
   Remove from oven; stir well.
9. 9
   Spread in a lightly buttered 15 x 10 x 1-inch jellyroll pan; cool thoroughly.
10. 10
    Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.