Pecan Brittle

Directions

1. 1
   In heavy saucepan (I use a large iron skillet).
2. 2
   Mix sugar, water and syrup.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves, using medium heat.
4. 4
   Cook until soft ball stage.
5. 5
   Stir in pecans and salt, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Cook until hard crack stage.
7. 7
   Remove from heat and stir in oleo and baking soda.
8. 8
   This will bubble up quite a lot.
9. 9
   Pour out immediately on buttered cookie sheets.
10. 10
    Be careful, this is very hot.
11. 11
    If you wish thinner candy, stretch the candy as it cools.