Boiled Peanuts

Ingredients

• 3 lbs green raw peanuts
• water
• 1 cup salt
• 1 lb smoked ham hock or meat (may use ham bone)
• hot pepper (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   I had trouble putting in 2-3 lbs of green raw jumbo peanuts. I am new at posting -- please forgive.

2. 2

   Wash peanuts well to get rid of excess grit.

3. 3

   I always cover my peanuts with water add 1/2 the salt and bring to a boil for approx 15-20 minutes

4. 4

   Pour off that water and add more and the rest of the salt and smoked meat a cook until they are finished. You may need ro add more salt, this can be done as they cook and you begin to taste for doneness.

5. 5

   Usually a couple of hours on medium simmer.really to suit your own taste.I like mine fairly soft. Salt also is to your own taste. I split my batch in half most of the time and add hot peppers to taste as my kids love them hot.

6. 6

   Also, after they are finished cooking take them out of the water.if you don't they will continue to absorb the salt and will become way to salty.

7. 7

   Enjoy.and please let me know how you like them!