Boiled Peanuts

By Sharmd

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
• 2 star anise
• 1 pound raw, green peanuts in the shell

Preparation

Step 1

Put the salt, vinegar and 1 gallon water in a big pot. Add the Old Bay and star anise, then the peanuts. Find a plate that is just smaller than the diameter of your pot. Place the plate on top of the peanuts to weigh them down and keep them under water. Bring the peanuts to a boil.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 6 hours, or until the peanuts are very tender (open the shell and taste the peanut to test). Turn off the heat and transfer the peanuts to a large clean bowl. Serve immediately or store them in jars or sealable bags with some of the cooking liquid to keep them moist. They will keep in the fridge for about a week. Makes 2 quarts.