levelwave wrote:
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> I make 'boiled green peanuts' by tossing a pound of raw peanuts in
>> the shell in a large stock pot with 2 cups of salt (rock salt works
>> well for this); simmer slowly about 5 hours, then drain and
>> refrigerate. If you like 'spicy' boiled peanuts you can add some
>> Tabasco or other seasonings to the brine while they are simmering.
>
>
> My Grandfather *always* had a big pot of Boiled Peanuts on the stove
> when the family came to visit... simple - salty - wonderful... I would
> even eat the small ones with the soft shells (shell and all)... It's a
> fond memory/tradition that I will try my best to uphold when I have my
> own family...(if I don't kill my girlfriend first)...
>
> ~john!

Aren't they wonderful? It's an acquired taste, to be sure. Hey, why wait
until you kill your g/f and acquire another one? Start a pot on the stove
today ;-)

Jill