1 (10 oz.) jar maraschino cherries
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. buttermilk
1 c. chopped pecans

Drain and chop cherries, reserving juice. Combine flour, soda and salt. Set aside. In large mixer bowl, cream sugar and butter. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk. Beat well after each addition. Lightly flour cherries and pecans. Fold in mixture just until coated. Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Cool in pan for 5 minutes.