Soaking Raw Jumbo Peanuts

by Dawn
(Jacksonville, NC)

I have been trying to get a firmer texture (not mushy) boiling jumbo raw peanuts. I've soaked them over 24 hours and they get too mushy inside and don't ever get salty. I've been told to cook them without any salt or seasoning until they are almost at the texture I want and then add salt and/or seasoning. Today, I'm trying to boil a batch without soaking since they keep getting too soft. When should I add the salt?