Garlic and Onion Boiled Peanuts

“Here’s an original twist to a Southern favorite. The garlic flavor really comes out in this recipe whether the peanuts are served hot or cold. I love them served room temperature with a cold beer on a summer day! You can also begin cooking the peanuts, then let them soak overnight, and continue cooking the next day. Serve hot or cold, and make sure you have plenty of napkins on hand because these are messy.”

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon
  
  butter


• 1 large
  
  onion, cut into wedges


• 30 cloves
  
  garlic


• 1 1/2 pounds
  
  raw peanuts, in shells


• 1/2 pound
  
  salt

Directions:

• Butter in a large saucepan over medium heat . Stir in the onion and garlic ; cook until soft and translucent , about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat .


• Add the peanuts and salt to onion mixture. Fill the pot with water until the peanuts are submerged, and equipped with a large screen in the pot to keep them under water. Bring to a boil , then let the heat to medium and simmer . Water level , and when it reaches the level of peanuts , add more . Turn the heat to medium – high and bring to a boil peanuts ; the lower heat to medium and simmer . Repeat the steps until peanuts are soft , 4 to 6 hours. Drain and serve hot or cold.

Garlic and Onion Boiled Peanuts