How to Prepare Raw Peanuts

Whole peanuts are sold raw, roasted or boiled. Raw peanuts are fairly inexpensive and can be utilized in numerous ways. If you do not enjoy them in their raw form it is also possible to prepare them without much difficulty.

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  Wash peanuts very carefully in cool water and follow with a 30-minute soak in clean water ahead of cooking. Place peanuts into a saucepan and submerge them in water.

• 2

  Add one tablespoon of salt for each pint of peanuts. The cooking period varies depending on the maturity and the variety of the peanuts. As a rule of thumb "freshly picked" green peanuts will be ready much faster than the ones from storage.

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  Simmer in water for about 30 minutes and taste the peanuts. If you do not taste salt, add a bit more. Keep checking every five minutes for both taste and texture. Once they are both satisfactory, turn off the stove.

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  Drain the peanuts quickly or they will absorb too much salt. Allow them to cool before placing them into a container.

• 5

  Package the peanuts in a vapor-proof freezer container or a bowl, depending on whether you are going to eat them right away or want to store them. Store the container at 0 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Remove from the freezer and thaw before eating.