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Place salt in a large bowl that will hold 8 cups.
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Add boiling water to the bowl and stir well.
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Add almonds to the brine.
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Let steep for 1/2 hour.
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Drain the nuts with a colander.
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Pour nuts onto a large towel and dry with a second towel patting them thoroughly dry.
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Transfer nuts to a large bowl.
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Drizzle with canola oil and stir to make all nuts have a shine but not too much oil on any one.
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Distribute the nuts on 2 large baking pans.
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Slow roast for ½ hour at 200 degrees F then stir.
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Slow roast for ½ hour at 200 degrees F then stir.
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Raise temperature in the oven to 300 degrees F.
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Roast for 15 minutes and let cool to room temperature.