Homemade Peanut Butter

Ingredients:
2 c (500 ml) roasted shelled nuts (with or without red skin)
1 tbsp. peanut oil

optional:
1/2 tsp. salt (omit if using salted peanuts)

Procedures:
1.Place ingredients in a blender or food processor.
2.Blend continuously for 2 or 3 mins. The ground peanuts will form a ball which will slowly disappear. If necessary, stop machine & scrape sides of container w/ a rubber spatula. Continue to process until mixture becomes spreadable.
3.When desired consistency has been reached, stir in 1/2 c (125 ml) chopped roasted peanuts for crunchy style peanut butter.
4.Then place mixture in a tightly closed container * store in the refrigerator. During storage, oil may rise to the top; if this occurs, stir before using.
5.Makes 1 c smooth or 1 1/2 c crunchy peanut butter.
6.For other variations, you may add honey, cinnamon, etc.