5 quarts popped corn
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup white corn syrup
2 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup peanuts whole or chopped
Warm popped corn in slow oven. Meanwhile heat the sugar over low heat, allowing it to brown but not scorch. Add syrup, vinegar and water and salt to it. Stir only until sugar is dissolved. Boil mixture until it forms a hard ball when it is dropped in cold water.
Remove from heat and add soda and peanuts, stirring well. Pour immediately over warm popped corn. Stir well until all kernels are coated. Allow to cool, stirring occasionally to break up large chunks.