[header] How to salt peanuts [title] Rinse the peanuts. [step] Fresh, raw peanuts actually grow underground, so they often have dirt and other residue on their shells. Before salting 2 pounds (907 g) of peanuts, place them in a colander and run them under cool water.
[header] How to salt peanuts [title] Rinse the peanuts. [step] Fresh, raw peanuts actually grow underground, so they often have dirt and other residue on their shells. Before salting 2 pounds (907 g) of peanuts, place them in a colander and run them under cool water.
Rinse thoroughly to remove all loosened dirt. [substeps] Do not salt all of the peanuts or they will become soggy and hard. Swish them around until all of the dirt is completely removed. [substeps] It might take you several days to make sure that all the peanuts are fully rinsed. Allow them to absorb this water for a few minutes before removing them from the colander. You can rinse their shells even if they're frozen. Toss the nuts gently to ensure that they're all rinsed well. [substeps] Even if the peanuts look clean, you should still rinse them.