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

Mix all ingredients except baking powder in large glass mixing bowl and cook on high in microwave for 12 minutes. Cook in 4 minute intervals, stirring each time, for a total of 12 minutes. Then add the baking soda and stir. Cook 1 minute more, stirring at 15 to 20 second intervals for a total of 1 minute. Stir candy until tacky but not too much. Will set up quickly. Spoon out on foil paper by tablespoon.