Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sodium'], recipe: in large pot, combine the buttermilk, sugar, and baking soda. stir until sugar has dissolved. over medium heat, cook until mixture is bubbly and light brown in color. cook until it reaches the soft-ball stage, stirring constantly. remove from heat and add the butter, vanilla, and nuts. beat the mixture until it's glossy and just starts to show crystallization. quickly spoon onto waxed paper or greased cookie sheet anf form 2 inch patties. if the mixture turns grainy and hardens too fast, reheat for several minutes. if it doesn't get firm, it makes a great caramel nut sauce and if it gets too hard, it makes a great topping.

Target recipe: mix all ingredients except butter, vanilla, and pecans. cook on low fire until the mixture forms a soft ball in cold water. remove from fire. add butter, vanilla, and pecans, and beat until the mixture holds its shape. spoon onto buttered wax paper (add old newspaper under your wax paper.) if candy gets hard before all is spooned out, add a little water, and heat over. or you can let it stand on low heat while spooning out.