Step 1: Lightly butter a sheet of aluminum foil.
Step 2: Combine sugars, cream, and salt in a large saucepan.
Step 3: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until temperature reaches 228 on a candy thermometer.
Step 4: Stir in butter and pecans.
Step 5: Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until 236 on candy thermometer.
Step 6: Remove from heat and let cool 5 minutes.
Step 7: Beat mixture with wooden spoon until slightly thickened. Candy should coat nuts, but not loose gloss.
Step 8: Drop candy by large spoonfuls onto foil and let set.
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