Best Southern Cajun Boiled Peanuts Recipes

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CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS RECIPE (3 WAYS!)



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How to make Boiled Peanuts in the Crock Pot, Instant Pot, or on the Stovetop!

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 1h38m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds raw peanuts (in shells (or green peanuts))
1/3 cup kosher salt
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning ((or creole seasoning))
1-3 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4+ quarts water

Steps:

  • INSTANT POT BOILED PEANUTS: (77-93 Minutes) Place the peanuts in a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot. Add the salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 4 quarts water... Or enough to cover the peanuts when you push them down.
  • Lock the lid into place. Set on Pressure Cook High for 77 minutes for green peanuts or 93 minutes for raw peanuts. Once the timer goes off, perform a natural release. Once the steam button drops it's safe to open the Instant Pot.
  • STOVETOP BOILED PEANUTS: (2-8 Hours) Place a large 6-8 quart dutch oven over high heat. Add the peanuts, salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 4+ quarts of water, or enough to cover the peanuts when they are pushed down.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir well, then lower the heat to a mild simmer. Cover and cook for 2-3 hours for green peanuts or 6-8 hours for raw peanuts. Check the water level every hour and add warm tap water if needed.
  • CROCK POT BOILED PEANUTS: (22-38 Hours) Set out a large 6+ quart crock pot. Add the peanuts, salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 3-4 quarts water, or enough to cover the peanuts when they are pressed down.
  • Cover the crock pot and set on low. Cook for 22-24 hours for green peanuts, and 36-38 hours for raw peanuts. Add water every 8 hours if needed.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 4760 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 1 g

CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS



Cajun Boiled Peanuts image

A wonderful southern tradition--and obviously and acquired taste! Don't want it so hot?- replace pepper and Cajun seasonings and jalapeños with some ham hocks and have them country style.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs raw peanuts, in the shell (green)
4 tablespoons cajun seasoning (I get the blackening seasoning from Sam's wholesale)
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons salt (heaping)
5 fresh jalapenos, seeded and sliced thick

Steps:

  • In large steel stock pot (for outside use) place peanuts and fill with water 3/4 full.
  • Add all but the jalapeños.
  • Place on gas burner and heat until boiling.
  • Boil at a steady boil for about 6 hours, adding water as needed to keep pot at least half full.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • During last 2 hours add jalapeños.
  • Taste at the end of the 6 hours for doneness. They should be completely soft and the inside of the shells are completely "wet" looking--no white remains visible.
  • Eat hot or cold!
  • They are great!
  • Freeze some for later--just heat in microwave to enjoy that fresh out of pot taste again!

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