Wash the peanuts well. Peanuts grow best in the sand, so there may be some clinging to the shells.

Place them in a pot and cover until they are submerged in water. You may need to add more later, depending on how much the peanuts absorb.

Measure the salt in a small amount of hot water and stir well so that the salt all dissolves. Set aside for now. Some of your peanuts may float to the top. This is fine and totally normal with this boiled peanuts recipe.

Once they absorb enough water, they will sink. Set the pot to boil and keep an eye on it. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover.

In a couple of hours, check to see if the peanuts are soft. If they have started to soften, you can add the salt brine at this time. Continue to simmer until the peanuts are very soft. Depending on the size and freshness, they could take 4 hours or more.

When the peanuts are all soft, turn off the heat and let them sit in the brine for 30 minutes or so. They will soak up more of the salty goodness over time.

When they cool down a bit, they are ready to eat.