Mom's Best Peanut Brittle

Measure out all ingredients before starting. Grease a large rimmed baking sheet; set aside.

Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a heavy, 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.

Stir until sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.

Stir in peanuts and set a candy thermometer in place. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the temperature reaches 300 to 310 degrees F (150 to 155 degrees C). Don't be tempted to stir too much as this can make the brittle turn grainy.

Remove from the heat. Quickly stir in butter and baking soda, then immediately pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Quickly use 2 forks to lift and pull the mixture into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Let cool until completely firm, at least 30 minutes.

Use a mallet to break peanut brittle into pieces.

Enjoy!