Pecan Pralines

2 cups brown sugar
1½ cups white sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 cups Pecans, pieces
½ cup butter
pinch of salt

In a deep heavy pot, combine brown & white sugar, milk and butter. Boil to softball stage (234°) about 15 minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla and pecans. Beat approximately 2 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. If overbeaten, mixture will turn to sugar. Drop from large-serving open spoon onto wax paper.