Re: [CH] Boiled Peanuts

Jim DeLillo (jimdel@bellatlantic.net)
Wed, 24 Nov 1999 18:58:29 -0500

It might be obvious to whoever has eaten boiled peanuts, but:
Are green uncooked peanuts in the shell when they are boiled?
"Until done." When is that point reached?

Myron Menaker wrote:
> 
> Dear Tom et al.,
> 
>      Boiled Peanuts
> 
>           1 1/2 quarts green uncooked peanuts
>           1/2 cup salt
>           2 1/2 quarts water
>           chopped jalapenos
> 
>      Wash Peanuts until water runs clear. Put clean
>      peanuts in crockery pot, add salt, chiles and water; stir. Cook,
>      covered, on high for 5 to 7 hours. Add additional
>      water during cooking, if necessary, to keep peanuts
>      covered.
> 
>      Note: I cook mine on low for at least 12 hours....until done.
>        ...Randy uses habs, I think.
> 
> Tom F. Bryant wrote:
> >
> > Guys & Gals,
> >     Somehow I seem to have lost all my recipes for "Boiled Peanuts". If
> > you'll send them again, plus any new ones, I promise to keep them in a safe
> > place.
> 
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