Boiled Peanuts

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Confederate soldiers also adopted peanuts as a cheap coffee substitute along with parched rye, wheat, corn, sweet potatoes, chestnuts, chicory, and cotton seed . Some history books note that Confederate soldiers from Georgia were known as "goober grabbers."

Boiled Peanuts

Makes 5 pounds

Ingredients:

5 pounds peanuts, still in shell

1 cup salt

Water to cover

Directions

Wash the peanuts and place them in a pot. Add salt and water.

Bring the water to a boil.

Let the water boil for 3 hours.

Taste the peanuts, if they are not salty enough for your taste add more salt. If you would like the peanuts to be softer, return the water to boil and cook until they reach the consistency you desire.

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