12 c. (3 quarts) popped popcorn
1 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, salt and butter in a deep microwave safe bowl. Cook 2 minutes, then stir and cook 2 minutes longer.

Stir in baking soda, then pour over popcorn, which has been placed in a brown paper bag that has been prepared with non-stick cooking spray.

Place in microwave and cook for 1 1/2 minute, shake. Cook another 1 1/2 minute, shake and pour out on cookie sheet to cool. Nuts may be added to the popcorn, if desired.