2 c. sugar
1 c. buttermilk
3 tbsp. white corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. whole pecans

Put all ingredients in heavy 3-quart pan over low heat. Stir occasionally with wooden spoon. Takes quite a while to cook down to testing stage. After it stops foaming watch closely and stir until it forms a good soft ball. Set it off heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Beat until firm. Spread in greased pan.