Peanut Butter

Directions

1. 1
   Shell 4 cups of peanuts and roast.
2. 2
   Remove skins, grind the peanuts through a food chopper or meat grinder, add 1 teaspoon salt.
3. 3
   Remove 1/2 cup of the crushed peanuts, grind the remainder the second or third time using a smaller knife or take up the tension of the plate until the grinder is hard to turn.
4. 4
   Mix coarse butter with the fine.
5. 5
   Fill into clean, sterile jars.
6. 6
   Pack the peanut butter so that all air is expelled to prevent rancidity.
7. 7
   Seal the container air tight.
8. 8
   If the peanut butter is to be stored for several months, process for 10 minutes in a water bath to remove air from top of the jar.
9. 9
   Store in cool, dry, dark place.