1. Butter a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1" jelly roll pan and set aside.
2. Place the sugar and orange juice in a 3 to 4 quart saucepan.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil over moderately high heat.
4. Insert a candy thermometer, add the vinegar, and boil syrup until it reaches 300 degrees on a candy thermometer, or until the syrup reaches the hard crack stage.
5. Stir to coat nuts evenly.
6. Press mixture into prepared pan, flattening with a spatula into a single layer.
7. Cool to room temperature.
8. Separate the nuts by breaking into pieces.
9. May be stored in airtight containers for several months.
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