Creamy Pralines

Ingredients

 * 1 lb light brown sugar
 * ⅛ teaspoon salt
 * ¾ cup evaporated milk
 * 1 tablespoon butter
 * 2 cups pecan halves

Directions

 * 1) Mix the sugar, salt, milk and butter in a heavy pot.
 * 2) Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
 * 3) Add the pecans and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until it reaches the soft ball stage (234 to 240°F on a candy thermometer).
 * 4) Remove from heat.
 * 5) Allow to cool for a couple of minutes, then stir rapidly until the mixture begins to thicken and lightly coats the pecans.
 * 6) Drop by tablespoons onto wax or parchment paper.
 * 7) When the pralines have cooled, gently lift from the surface with a knife and store in an airtight container.