Ingredients

  • 2 cups husked shelled raw Spanish peanuts (about 10 ounces)
  • 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring*
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • *A smoke-flavored liquid seasoning available at specialty food stores and at many supermarkets.

Method

  • Line jelly roll pan with foil.
  • Toss peanuts, Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke in pan.
  • Let marinate at room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 325F.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Stir in vinegar, hot pepper sauce, salt and cayenne.
  • Return skillet to heat.
  • Scrape in nuts and marinade.
  • Stir to coat nuts about 30 seconds.
  • Return nut mixture to jelly roll pan.
  • Bake until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer pan to rack and cool.
  • Let stand uncovered 6 hours to dry.
  • (Can be made 1 week ahead.
  • Store nuts in airtight container at room temperature.)