Boiled Peanuts

Directions

1. 1
   Put the peanuts and the salt in a large stockpot.
2. 2
   Cover completely with water.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
4. 4
   To check whether they are done, pull 1 or 2 peanuts out of the pot and crack them open.
5. 5
   When they are soft, they are done.
6. 6
   If they are still slightly crunchy, they are not done yet, If they are not salty enough, leave them in the salted water and turn off the heat.
7. 7
   When they are done, drain and serve immediately.