3/4 cup Buttermilk
2 cups sugar
2 cups pecan halves
1/8 tsp. salt
2 TBSP margarine
Put in large mixing bowl and stir. Cover with waxed paper and cook on High for 12 minutes, stirring at 4 minute intervals. Stir in 1 tsp soda and cook on High for 1 minute. Beat 1 minute until "tacky". Drop on ungreased foil. (If a damp day, might need to cook first series for 13 minutes).