Boiled Peanut Thread spinoff

I buy the largest raw peanuts I can find.

I usually boil enough of them to have to use 2 gallons of water and add 12 oz. of powdered seafood boil seasoning to the water. I also add 3 fresh lemons halved and squeezed, 3-4 bay leaves and a couple cut up hot peppers---------I grow habaneros and will add them.

Bring to a boil for several minutes and then add the peanuts. I'll then use a big ladle to push the peanuts below the surface to let the air escape the shells and take in the boiling liquid.

After that, I just cook them on a low boil until they reach the level of doneness that I'm looking for. I like mine to be still a bit firm and not so cooked as to be mushy.

Drain and spread out to cool. They do freeze well to be eaten at a later date if too many are made.

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where can you find green peanuts around South LA?

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I get mine from the local Rouses. They sell both cooked and raw peanuts in 2-3 lb. bags. They are usually in the produce section of the store.