Goober Peas Or Boiled Peanuts Recipes

GOOBER PEAS OR BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Wash unshelled peanuts thoroughly in cold water until water runs clear; then soak in cool, clean water for approximately 30 minutes before cooking.
• In a large pot ( I used my pressure cooker), place soaked peanuts and cover completely with water. Add 1 cup of salt per gallon of water. Cook, covered, on high heat for 4 to 7 hours.
• NOTE: the cooking time of boiled peanuts varies according to the maturity of the peanuts used and the variety of peanuts. The cooking time for a 'freshly pulled" or green peanut is shorter than for a peanut that has been stored for a time.
• Boil the peanuts for about 4 hours, then taste. Taste again i 10 minutes, both for salt and texture. Keep cooking and tasting until the peanuts reach desired texture (when fully cooked, the texture of the peanut should be similar to that of a cooked dry pea or bean).
• Remove from heat and drain peanuts after cooking or they will absorb salt and become over salted.
• Peanuts may be eaten hot or at room temperature, or chilled in the refrigerator and eaten cold, shelling as you eat them.
• Freezing boiled peanuts:.
• Prepare peanuts as indicated above. Drain, allow to cool, and freeze in airtight containers. They keep indefinitely.
• Canning Boiled Peanuts:.
• Prepare peanuts and brine the same as for boiling for immediate use.
• Pack peanuts into jars to within one-half inch of the top, using equal weights of peanuts and hot brine (212°F). Partially submerge containers in upright position in boiling water for 10 minutes.
• Seal while hot and process 45 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Cool containers in water, label, and store away from heat.