Classic Boiled Peanuts

4 cups green peanuts, sorted and cleaned
¼ cup salt


Combine peanuts and salt in a pot with a lid. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a hardy simmer and cover with the lid. Allow the peanuts to cook for 2-3 hours, stirring on occasion until the peanuts are al dente. Taste for saltiness; add more salt or water as needed. Continue to cook until the peanuts reach your preferred texture.