Boiled Peanuts

submitted by connyh-anon

I found this wonderful recipe on http://www.whatscookingamerica.net .

Judging from the many variations on recipes for boiled peanuts, there
appears to be no wrong way to boil green peanuts. The important thing is
the many tastings needed to determine when they are done. You must taste
test the boiled peanuts for saltiness and firmness, as some people prefer
soft nuts to firmer ones.

4 to 5 pounds green (raw) peanuts in shell
4 to 6 quarts water
1 cup plain salt

Wash unshelled peanuts thoroughly in cold water until water runs clear;
then soak in cool, clean water for approximately 30 minutes before
cooking. In a large pot, place soaked peanuts and cover completely with
water. Add 1 cup of salt per gallon of water. Cook, covered, on high heat
for 4 to 7 hours.

NOTE: the cooking time of boiled peanuts varies according to the maturity
of the peanuts used and the variety of peanuts. The cooking time for a
'freshly pulled" or green peanut is shorter than for a peanut that has
been stored for a time. Boil the peanuts for about 4 hours, then taste.
Taste again i 10 minutes, both for salt and texture. Keep cooking and
tasting until the peanuts reach desired texture (when fully cooked, the
texture of the peanut should be similar to that of a cooked dry pea or
bean). Remove from heat and drain peanuts after cooking or they will
absorb salt and become over salted. Peanuts may be eaten hot or at room
temperature, or chilled in the refrigerator and eaten cold, shelling as
you eat them. Freezing boiled peanuts: Prepare peanuts as indicated
above. Drain, allow to cool, and freeze in airtight containers. They keep
indefinitely. Canning Your Boiled Peanuts: Prepare peanuts and brine the
same as for boiling for immediate use.

Pack peanuts into jars to within one-half inch of the top, using equal
weights of peanuts and hot brine (212°F). Partially submerge containers
in upright position in boiling water for 10 minutes. Seal while hot and
process 45 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Cool containers in water, label,
and
store away from heat.

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