Boiled Peanuts

Bring the 3 quarts of water to boil add half the salt and 1/4 cup of liquid smoke. Add peanuts and cover.

Crush the peppercorns

Add pepper to the peanuts

Boil the peanuts for 3-1/2 hours. Add water as needed. Add the rest of the salt and liquid smoke.

Stir and check water level often. Test a couple of peanuts for saltiness and tenderness.

Serve when the peanuts are done like the texture of done pinto beans.

I hope you enjoy! These can be frozen in ziploc bags in freezer and microwaved. From freezer to 2 minutes in the microwave.