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Title: Boiled Green Peanuts
Categories: Snacks
Yield: 1 Batch

1 1/2 lb Fresh green peanuts in the
-shell; rinsed
1 1/2 c Salt

What are "green peanuts"? They're freshly harvested peanuts. October
is just about the end of the season for them hereabouts. You can boil
regular raw peanuts in the shell, of course. Just don't try it with
roasted or otherwise already cooked peanuts.

Boiled Peanuts are a Southern snack I happen to love. Many people
don't understand or appreciate them. No matter!

Add the peanuts in the shell to a large stock pot and add enough
water to cover 2" above the peanuts. Stir in the salt. Bring to a
boil then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 2 to 3 hours. (Note:
You can cook these covered in a crockpot on High for 5 to 7 hours.)

Stir occasionally and add more water as needed to keep the peanuts
covered. When the nuts in the shells are tender (take one out and
crack the shell and check the peanut for tenderness, you want them
very soft), turn off the heat. Let them cool, covered, in the brine
until they reach room temperature.

Use a slotted spoon to remove some of the boiled peanuts to a bowl.
Serve them unshelled with another bowl to toss the peanut shells in.
Store any leftover boiled peanuts in the brine in the refrigerator
for up to a week.

Recipe by Jill McQuown <j_mcquown@comcast.net>

Recipe FROM: <news:vevpjn$3pc39$1@dont-email.me>,
<news:rec.food.cooking/1539055>

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