Caramel Popcorn

There's ALWAYS  some kind of ballgame to  watch on TV. It was the humor of God that gave me 3 boys who love sports. And they want to watch everything...including golf. But  to the point...if you're gonna watch sports on TV you might as well have something good to snack on...and this is it...it is  soooo buttery and delicious. It's really runny until you add  the  soda...and it's like magic turning into caramel.

Caramel Popcorn

2 qts popped corn (i just pop 2 bags)
1 C light brown sugar
1/2 C melted butter
1/4 C light  corn syrup
1/2 t salt
1/4 t baking soda
1/2 t vanilla

Lightly spray oil or butter a large roaster or cookie sheet. Fill with popcorn. In large bowl (at least 8 Cups/2 Qts) combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and salt. Microwave 1 minute on high, remove and stir. Return and microwave another 4 minutes. It will bubble up high.  Remove  and add  vanilla and soda...gently stir.
Be careful, it's really HOT and may pop. Pour mixture  over popcorn. Bake at 225 degrees for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes. Pour onto wax paper to cool and separate.