2 qts. plain popcorn
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
½ cup water
1 teaspoon white vinegar
½ cup butter or margarine
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
Cooking Process
Prepare 2 quarts of unbuttered popcorn according to the instructions. Place in a large, buttered, heatproof bowl.
In a 2-quart saucepan, combine sugars, syrup, water, vinegar, butter and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat setting to medium and cook syrup to 290°F (143°C) on a candy thermometer, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and add peanuts. Pour over the popcorn, tossing the corn to coat well. Spread mixture into a buttered 13x9x2 inch baking pan. When cool, break into pieces.