Boiled Peanuts, Fried Peanuts, and Peanut Brittle — Three Many Cooks

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (scant 2½ cups) raw peanuts, soaked overnight
• 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
• 1 to 2 star anise
• 1 quart peanut or other vegetable oil
• 1 pound (heaping 1 cup) raw peanuts
• Kosher salt
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup water
• 3 cups (a generous pound) raw peanuts
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda