Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Put sugar, water, vinegar and syrup in a black skillet or heavy saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook vigorously until the mixture will spin a thread.
3. 3
   Reduce heat, add peanuts and cook until they turn a golden brown, stirring constantly.
4. 4
   (Be sure to let them brown because this is the key to the good taste of this recipe.)
5. 5
   Reduce heat again and add butter and stir well.
6. 6
   Add soda and mix well. Pour onto 2 well-buttered cookie sheets or marble.
7. 7
   Let cool slightly and pull.
8. 8
   (I loosen all sides first and then pull and hack off with knife.)