For those of us that don’t have a sweet tooth guiding our appetite 24/7 (wonder what that is like), salted caramel makes any foodie happy. The salt helps to bring out those buttery notes while also toning down the sweetness with a tiny hint of bitterness.
In a medium-sized saucepot, add the heavy cream, sugar, butter, baking soda, and salt. Place over medium heat and stir together until melted and combined.
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, be careful to watch it so it doesn’t boil over. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue to keep an eye on it the entire time as it has the tendency to rise in the pot.