Caramel Popcorn - microwave

Method

• Pop popcorn in microwave.
• Place popped popcorn into a large brown paper bag.
• **Make sure you separate all unpopped kernels from popcorn before putting in bag.
• You don't want to bite down on unpopped kernels** Set aside the bag.
• In a deep glass bowl, combine brown sugar, margarine, corn syrup and salt.
• Microwave this mixture on high until it starts to bubble.
• Stir and continue to cook on high for 2 minutes.
• Add baking soda to brown sugar mixture and stir until it becomes frothy.
• Carefully pour syrup mixture over the popped popcorn in bag and shake to coat.
• (Mix is very hot).
• Fold down bag and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes.
• Remove bag, shake to coat.
• Fold down bag and microwave again on high for 1-1/2 minutes.
• Remove bag, shake to coat.
• Fold down bag and microwave one last time for 30 seconds.
• Shake to distribute caramel and break apart.
• I put this into an airtight container, but continue to break apart until cooled.