Rinse the raw peanuts several times to remove debris. In a 3-gallon stockpot, combine 1 cup salt, 2 gallons of water and peanuts.

Raw Spanish peanuts are healthy as they contain many essential nutrients. However, you may be able to get more antioxidants and vitamin B2 if they're roasted.

Valencia peanuts are very sweet and typically roasted in the shell. They’re unique because they can have three or more kernels, each enclosed in a bright-red skin, inside every shell.