How to Blanch Peanuts
- 1). Split the shell of each peanut open with your fingernail or the tip of a paring knife. Remove the raw peanuts from the shells and place them in a bowl.
- 2). Bring a gallon of water to a full rolling boil. Drop the peanuts, a 1/2 lb. at a time, into the boiling water.
- 3). Boil the peanuts for three minutes. Remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl. Continue to blanch the peanuts in the boiling water in 1/2 lb. increments until they are all blanched.
- 4). Rub the cooled peanuts between your fingers so the skin peels off. Rinse under cool water to remove any remaining skin flecks, if necessary.
- 5). Spread the blanched and skinned peanuts out on a clean cloth. Allow them to dry completely before storing or using.
