Boiled Green Peanuts

What are "green peanuts"?  They're freshly harvested peanuts.  October is just about the end of the season for them hereabouts.  You can boil regular raw peanuts in the shell, of course.  Just don't try it with roasted or otherwise already cooked peanuts.
Boiled Peanuts are a Southern snack I happen to love.  Many people don't understand or appreciate them.  No matter!
Here's the basic method:
1-1/2 lb. fresh green peanuts in the shell, rinsed
1-1/2 c. salt
Add the peanuts in the shell to a large stock pot and add enough water to cover 2 inches above the peanuts.  Stir in the salt.  Bring to a boil then reduce the heat.  Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours.  (Note: You can cook these covered in a crockpot on High for 5-7 hours.)
Stir occasionally and add more water as needed to keep the peanuts covered.  When the nuts in the shells are tender (take one out and crack the shell and check the peanut for tenderness, you want them very soft), turn off the heat.  Let them cool, covered, in the brine until they reach room temperature.
Use a slotted spoon to remove some of the boiled peanuts to a bowl. Serve them unshelled with another bowl to toss the peanut shells in. Store any leftover boiled peanuts in the brine in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Jill