**Cajun Boiled Peanuts: A Spicy Southern Treat**
Get ready for a flavor explosion with Cajun boiled peanuts! These Southern delights are a perfect blend of spicy, savory, and nutty flavors. Originating from Louisiana, Cajun boiled peanuts are traditionally made with raw peanuts, seasoned with a flavorful mix of Cajun spices, and boiled until tender. The result is a delectable snack that is both addictive and satisfying. In this article, we'll share two exciting recipes for Cajun boiled peanuts: one that uses fresh green peanuts and another that uses dried peanuts. Both recipes are easy to follow and will guide you through the process of creating this delicious treat. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's dive into the world of Cajun boiled peanuts!
CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS RECIPE (3 WAYS!)
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
RACHAEL'S SUPERHEATED CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS
This is the real deal that is found in the heart of Florida. I made this recipe to resemble the taste of my favorite boiled peanuts found in the Ocala National Forest. My family agreed this recipe was one of the best!
Provided by Rachael N Reed Palmer
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time P1DT20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place peanuts, crab boil, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes into a slow cooker. Pour in water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low until peanuts are soft, at least 24 hours. Stir occasionally, and add water as needed to keep peanuts covered. Drain; serve hot or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 6206.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
RACHAEL'S SUPERHEATED CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS
Aaahhh .... this is the recipe I've been searching for! You can find these pretty much everywhere in the deep South, and although they might not appeal to people from other parts of the country, they're a true Southern tradition. Recipe originally posted at allrecipes.
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time P1DT10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place peanuts, crab boil, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes into a slow cooker. Pour in water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low until peanuts are soft, at least 24 hours. Stir occasionally, and add water as needed to keep peanuts covered. Drain; serve hot or cold.
CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS FROM RACHAEL RAY
I never knew about these until I visited Charleston...they must be healthy, safer for small children to eat. I know they are delicious and a good substitute for potato chips or doritos.
Provided by carrie sheridan
Categories Nuts
Time P1DT15m
Yield 1 lb, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place peanuts, crab boil, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, Cajun seasoning, and jalapeno peppers and red pepper flakes into a slow cooker.
- Pour in water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low until peanuts are soft, at least 24 hours. Stir occasionally, and add water as needed to keep peanuts covered.
- Drain; serve hot or cold.
- Note: can be kept in slow cooker on the warm setting. You may want to cook these for longer (up to 36 hours) depending on personal taste. Can be refrigerated for at least 3 days and even 1 week.
- recipe for cajun seasoning: 1 tablespoon salt 1-1/4 teaspoons dried oregano 1-1/4 teaspoons paprika 1-1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1-1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper.
BOILED PEANUTS
I grew up on Miami, my parents were from georgia...I can remember summers spent with cousins in the tobacca fields and I remember great big black iron pots at the family reunion with greens and another with boiled peanuts..they were good times! There was always a huge slab of smoked meat in the pot of peanuts...and my folks would always start a pot with smoked meat and hot peppers for those who like life "Spiced up" a bit. I still fix mine that way altho we don't have them often, Try it..especially if you are one who doesn't care for boiled peanuts..these will change your mind I hope! It is difficult for me to give the correct quantity of water and salt opposed to the peanuts as I never measure.
Provided by cinda37379
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 3h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- I had trouble putting in 2-3 lbs of green raw jumbo peanuts. I am new at posting -- please forgive.
- Wash peanuts well to get rid of excess grit.
- I always cover my peanuts with water add 1/2 the salt and bring to a boil for approx 15-20 minutes
- Pour off that water and add more and the rest of the salt and smoked meat a cook until they are finished. You may need ro add more salt, this can be done as they cook and you begin to taste for doneness.
- Usually a couple of hours on medium simmer.really to suit your own taste.I like mine fairly soft. Salt also is to your own taste. I split my batch in half most of the time and add hot peppers to taste as my kids love them hot.
- Also, after they are finished cooking take them out of the water.if you don't they will continue to absorb the salt and will become way to salty.
- Enjoy.and please let me know how you like them!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1449.5, Fat 119.7, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 69.5, Sodium 18951.4, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 19.3, Sugar 9, Protein 79.9
INSTANT POT® CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS
I love boiled peanuts but in the past they've been a bit of hassle to make. They've got to be soaked in water overnight, then you have to wait for the giant pot of water to boil, the water evaporates so you have to add more water every hour, and then every time you do that you have to wait for the water to start boiling again. I knew there had to be a way to simplify the process and the Instant Pot® is the solution. While they still take time, the method is hands-off and they are still done quicker than the 8 hours alone it takes to soak them overnight using the stovetop method.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 5h55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place water, peanuts, salt, Creole seasoning, and liquid crab boil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 180 minutes. Allow 25 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Unplug the cooker but keep the lid on. Let peanuts sit for 2 hours for maximum flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 2411 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS
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
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!
BOILED PEANUTS
Boiled peanuts make a delicious snack!
Provided by Thelma
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 3h5m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash the peanuts and place them in a pot. Add salt and water. Bring the water to a boil.
- Let the water boil for 3 hours.
- Taste the peanuts, if they are not salty enough for your taste add more salt. If you would like the peanuts to be softer, return the water to boil and cook until they reach the consistency you desire.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 2345.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
BOILED PEANUTS
Make and share this Boiled Peanuts recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h18m
Yield 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Place peanuts in a large saucepan.
- Mix the water and salt to make a birne.
- Cover the peanuts with the brine.
- Bring ot a boil, cover, and boil until the shells are tender-around 45 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Let stand 30 minutes, drain well.
- Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2571.9, Fat 223.3, SaturatedFat 31, Sodium 70852.4, Carbohydrate 73.2, Fiber 38.6, Sugar 18, Protein 117
Tips:
- Use fresh, raw peanuts for the best flavor and texture.
- Soak the peanuts overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the peanuts so that they have plenty of room to move around.
- Add the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the peanuts for at least 2 hours, or until they are tender.
- Serve the peanuts hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Cajun boiled peanuts are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just enjoying at home. With their bold Cajun flavor, these peanuts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a tasty snack, give Cajun boiled peanuts a try.
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