Rella's Boiled Peanuts are boiled in the shell. You may enjoy Rella's boiled peanuts chilled from your refrigerator or placed in a pot of boiling water for 15 minutes to eat hot. Southerners typically eat them hot or warm. Once you are ready to eat them, open the shell and enjoy the flavorful peanuts inside. Toss the shell aside and repeat! Bon appetit!