3/4 c. buttermilk
2 c. sugar
2 c. pecan halves
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. baking soda

In 4 or 5-quart glass dish, stir together buttermilk, sugar, pecans, salt and butter. Cook on High 12 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes. Take out of microwave. Stir in baking soda until foamy. Cook on High 1 minute. This will give the pralines a caramel color. Beat until tacky (stringy). Drop by teaspoons on sheet of foil.