lol @ Grimm. I'm so sorry you're allergic to peanuts! That totally sucks, boiled peanuts are the best.
@ Nighsliv:
Boiled peanuts are a Southern delicacy. You take raw peanuts in the shell, boil them in a brine solution for hours, and then eat them till you're sick (lol, they're THAT good!). I soaked mine overnight to reduce boiling time (which is usually about 6hrs for dried raw peanuts).
I haven't had any in years, and the ones I had last weren't that good (it was my first time making them, and I may have grabbed roasted instead of raw by mistake). I just wish I could get my hands on some green peanuts, they are absolutely the best (green peanuts are freshly harvested, not dried, and take alot less time to cook because they already contain more water). My hubby is going to be so happy when he gets home today and finds out I actually remembered to cook them. We'll have a light supper tonight because we'll be stuffing our faces with peanuts all afternoon and evening, lol...
If you've never tried them (that's obvious, lol.
), you should find yourself some raw peanuts and give it a go. Start with ~2lbs of peanuts, soak them overnight (start with really hot water, and change the cold out a few times for really hot if you want to soak them faster), then put them in a large stock pot, cover with water (measure the water to get the salt ratio right), then add salt and boil. Salt should be 6 tbs per gallon of water used. Check every hour to see if they are done and if you need to add more water (they won't be for at least 3hrs, but this way you get to taste them at different consistencies to see what you like best), then when they are done the way you like (traditionally they are cooked till the peanuts are juicy when you eat them), turn off the heat and let them soak for another 30-45 minutes to absorb the salt and cool down. Then eat them hot! They are so delicious, I think you'll be hooked, lol.
They are the official State Snack Food in SC, which is where I'm from.
If you're ever down South, the best peanuts can be found at roadside produce stands and flea markets. And if they have green peanuts, spend the extra money and get some. I like the ham ones too, but I've never really like the Cajun ones.
Anyway, I'll hush now, lol...
omg omg omg, I'm soooo excited!
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