Spicy Boiled Peanuts
5 lbs raw peanuts, green or dry in shell
4 qts water
5 T salt or to taste
5 T liquid crab boil or to taste
In a large stockpot, add water, salt, liquid crab boil and clean washed peanuts. Bring to a boil and cook until tenderness you desire. This differs with different folks. Some folks like them mushy and very tender, while others like them more firmer. After a couple hours cooking, start taste testing for texture. After you get the texture you like, turn off heat and allow to set and absorb the water and flavors. I let mind sit overnight before I start eating. These are pretty spicy. If you like less heat, use less crab boil.