So, I have heard of this, but have never seen it in the wild before.  And I have to be honest, this doesn't even sound good. And while I know that not everything that you find in every part of the world, or this country, for that matter is going to appeal to everyone.  But seriously, is this an aquired taste?

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I am talking about Boiled Peanuts.

I was in Florida over the first part of the week, and we had a little adventure... we went to Costco in Orlando.  I know, really stepping out of our comfort zone.  We were walking through the aisles, and spotted the Boiled Peanuts.

I had heard of them, but had never seen them, and definitely didn't know that they came in a CAN!!  To me, that just addes to the ick.  But maybe they are good??

Boiled Peanuts are a Southern thing, and lots of people enjoy them.  I had to do a little research on what they supposedly taste like.

From Wikipedia:

After boiling in salt water they take on a strong salty taste, becoming softer with prolonged cooking, and somewhat resembling a pea or bean, to which they are related because they are legumes and a nut only in the culinary sense.

Has anyone here in the North country ever tried them?  Is the description from Wiki accurate?  It just sounds weird and doesn't really look too appetizing.  Totally could be wrong on this, so I need to know. Who has tried them?

I'm a little scared, honestly.

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