Boiled Peanuts

From Kevin Atkins:

It’s best if you have green peanuts, but unless you bought some a while back and froze them, you’ll have to work with “raw peanuts”, which you can usually get at Publix. I cook two bags at a time.

I put them in a stock pot with a half cup of salt and a few shakes of garlic powder. I slice up a bell pepper and about half of a purple onion and throw that in too. If you want them spicy, add a little cajun seasoning or, better yet, some dried cayenne peppers. Start with enough water in the pot to keep the peanuts 3-4 inches off the bottom. Bring to boil, then dial back heat so it’s just enough to keep the mixture bubbling.

I usually boil for anywhere from 3 to 4 hours, depending on when kickoff is. Most critical: after sampling a few and making sure they have the desired consistency, remove from heat and let them soak for an hour or so. That’s when they absorb all the flavor of the ingredients.

Serve with craft beer or good bourbon… of course.