Peanut Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   Combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt in Dutch oven.
2. 2
   Cook over low heat, stirring gently until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Cover and cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides of pan.
4. 4
   Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, to hard crack stage (300F).
5. 5
   Stir in butter, soda, and vanilla.
6. 6
   Pour into buttered 15-x10-x1 inch jellyroll pan, spreading thinly.
7. 7
   Let cool.
8. 8
   Break into pieces.