Microwave Carmel Popcorn

This is usually a Christmas-time treat... but it's so good, it's great all year long.

3 quarts popped popcorn
1/2 cup butter (minus 2 tbsp)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda

Combine all but popcorn and baking soda in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds on high.
Stir well with a wooden spoon. (You can leave the spoon in the bowl.)
Microwave for another 90 seconds on high. Stir again.
Microwave on medium for 3 minutes.
Add baking soda and stir.

Have popcorn waiting in a brown paper bag.
Pour caramel mixture over popcorn. Stir, close bag, and shake vigorously.
Put bag in microwave for 1 minute on high.
Remove and shake.
Put bag in microwave for 1 minute on high.
Remove and shake.
Put bag in microwave for 1 minute on high.
Remove and shake.

Open bag (watch for the steam) and spread caramel popcorn on wax paper.

Wait for it.... eat!

Store what you don't eat in a resealable container or zip top bag.