Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large, heavy saucepan (dutch oven).
  2. Add brown sugar and salt.
  3. Stir in corn syrup, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over medium heat until firm ball stage - 245 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  5. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
  6. Pour into a well-buttered jelly roll pan. Cool 4-5 hours.
  7. Remove from pan, cut and wrap. Makes about 5 lbs.