Roasted Almonds In Skins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups salt
6 cups water
2 lbs almonds
1 tablespoon canola oil

Preparation

Place salt in a large bowl that will hold 8 cups.
Add boiling water to the bowl and stir well.
Add almonds to the brine.
Let steep for 1/2 hour.
Drain the nuts with a colander.
Pour nuts onto a large towel and dry with a second towel patting them thoroughly dry.
Transfer nuts to a large bowl.
Drizzle with canola oil and stir to make all nuts have a shine but not too much oil on any one.
Distribute the nuts on 2 large baking pans.
Slow roast for 1/2 hour at 200 degrees F then stir.
Slow roast for 1/2 hour at 200 degrees F then stir.
Raise temperature in the oven to 300 degrees F.
Roast for 15 minutes and let cool to room temperature.