Pecan Pralines

Combine sugar, milk and salt in a heavy saucepan.

Cook over low heat until sugar dissolves.

Add pecans and cook to 236° (soft ball stage).

Remove from heat.

Without stirring, add butter, then let stand 5 minutes. Add vanilla and stir until slightly thick and syrup begins to look cloudy. Drop quickly by spoonfuls onto buttered cookie sheet or waxed paper. Allow to cool thoroughly.