Combine sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup and salt in a very large pan (it will foam considerably when baking soda is added) and bring to a nice rolling boil. Add baking soda, stir and cook until soft ball is formed when dropped in cold water. Then remove from heat and add vanilla. Beat until color changes and candy thickens. Stir in pecans. Drop by teaspoons on GREASED cookie sheet. (DO IT FAST before the candy hardens)
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