1 lb. (2 c.) brown sugar (lite or dark)
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 c. evaporated milk (sm. can & 2 tbsp. water)
2 c. pecan halves
1 tbsp. butter

Mix sugar, salt, evaporated milk and butter in a large saucepan (2 quart). Cook and stir continuously over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Add pecans and cook over medium heat until soft ball stage (234 degrees). Cool 5 minutes and drop by teaspoonfuls onto aluminum foil or waxed paper. Makes 3 dozen.