Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge

Directions

1. 1
   Line 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil.
2. 2
   Mix sugar, cocoa and salt in a heavy 4-quart saucepan.
3. 3
   Stir in whole milk.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
5. 5
   Boil without stirring until mixture reaches 234 degrees on a candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into very cold water forms a soft ball.
6. 6
   Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. Do Not Stir. Cool at room temperature to 110 degrees.
7. 7
   Stir in pecans.
8. 8
   Beat with a wooden spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to loose some of its gloss.
9. 9
   Quickly spread into prepared pan.
10. 10
    Cool completely.
11. 11
    Cut into square.
12. 12
    Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.