Beer nuts recipe

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I don't go to many ball games. Last year, I went to 3 Cub games and 3 Sox games - down from a high in the mid-1980s of 15-20 games per year. My purchase of the 6/17 Sox-Dodger bleacher seats represents the first time I've paid for tickets since 1993. So when I do go to a game, its a big deal for me. One of the ways I usually prepare is to mix up a big batch of beer nuts. Easy and tasty, the simple recipe any bachelor can follow is below:

12 oz. beer (I use Special Export or Old Style)
1/3rd of cup of coarse (Kosher) salt
12 oz SHELLED, raw (unsalted, unroasted) peanuts

--Combine the beer, salt and 1 cup of water in medium sized pot.
--Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
--Remove pan from heat and add peanuts.
--Set aside to soak for 30 minutes.
--Drain.
--Heat oven to 325 degrees.
--Spread nuts in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
--Bake for 20 minutes, stirring once.
--Turn oven off, leave nuts in the oven for 3 hours.
--Store overnight.

Enjoy!