Low Country Boiled Peanuts

Directions

1. 1
   Put the water in a large stockpot, add the salt, and bring to a boil.
2. 2
   Add the peanuts and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, testing a peanut occasionally, until the shells tear open with ease and the peanuts inside are completely tender (even a little mushy).
3. 3
   Drain and serve warm.
4. 4
   Uneaten peanuts can be stored in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
5. 5
   Heat cold peanuts to hand-hot in the microwave before serving.
6. 6
   Note: To make this recipe, you must have green peanuts--uncooked, fresh peanuts, which are still tender and not dried or crunchy.
7. 7
   Outside the Southern US, green peanuts can sometimes be purchased at specialty or gourmet stores, or mail-ordered.
8. 8
   Don't try this with dried or cooked peanuts.