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Old 07-07-2003, 02:07 AM
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I like them with some spice to them.

Easy to make yourself...

Buy unroasted peanuts. Dump them in a big pot with water. (maybe rinse them once, if you expect to be eating them with an extended pinkie)
Add a bunch of your favorite seasoning...Everglades seasoning works good. You could probably also use Emerils "essence", or something similar. Add a little (or a lot) of heat of your choosing.
Simmer for several hours... at least 2, but the longer the better. Nuts are done when you taste one, and it is soft throughout. (similar to when you check a potato for done-ness)

It's ok to leave them in the pot after turning off the heat. The next day, just turn the heat back on, simmer for a while (this ought to kill any beasties that might have grown overnight...unless you added enough hot sauce to start with ) and enjoy them again.

If you're going to bring them to a party, start cooking them in the morning, so that you can be sure that they are done by the time you are ready to go.

Use a large slotted spoon to scoop them out. Keep another bowl handy for the shells, and plenty of napkins. Some like to suck the juice out of the shell first, before they tear it open. These darn things can be addictive, so watch yourself!

Have fun!
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