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How to salt peanuts
Rinse the peanuts.
Fresh, raw peanuts actually grow underground, so they often have dirt and other residue on their shells. Before salting 2 pounds (907 g) of peanuts, place them in a colander and run them under cool water.
Toss the nuts gently to ensure that they're all rinsed well. Even if the peanuts look clean, you should still rinse them.