1 1/2 c. butter
6 1/2 qt. unsalted popped popcorn
2 c. dry roasted peanuts
2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. light corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Pour 1/2 cup melted butter into large baking pan. Add popped corn and nuts. Combine remaining butter, sugar, syrup, vanilla and salt in a large pot and boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda. Pour over corn mixture. Mix lightly.

Bake at 250°F for 1 hour and 30 minutes (STIRRING EVERY 15 MINUTES).

Makes about 7 quarts.