Best 6 Salted Boiled Peanuts Recipes

BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Wash the peanuts in cool water until the water runs clear. Soak in cool water for 30 minutes to loosen any remaining dirt.
• Drain and rinse the peanuts. Add the peanuts to a 12-quart pot along with the salt and 3 gallons of water. Stir well. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Check the texture of the peanut at this point for doneness. When done, boiled peanuts should have a similar texture to a cooked dry bean. It should hold its shape, but not crunch when bitten. Add more water throughout the cooking process, if needed. If necessary, continue cooking for 3 to 4 hours longer.
• Drain the peanuts and store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• *Cook's note: The cooking time can vary greatly depending on how fresh the peanuts are. The fresher the peanut, the less time it will take to cook.

GEORGIA-STYLE BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Combine peanuts, salt, and 14 cups water in a tall, oval 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH 18 hours or until peanuts are soft. Drain peanuts before serving or storing. Store in zip-top plastic bags in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Rinse the peanuts: Thoroughly rinse raw unshelled peanuts in water
• Put water, salt, seasoning, peanuts in a large stockpot, bring to a boil: Cover and reduce the heat just enough to maintain a low boil. Boil for 2 to 3 hours or longer (some boil their peanuts all day), until peanuts reach desired level of softness.
• Drain and eat up within a couple of days: Boiled peanuts don't save as well as dry. Links: More on the history of boiled peanuts

SPICY BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a medium pot, cover the peanuts with water and bring to a boil.
• Add the cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Lower to a simmer, cover and cook at least 2 hours. Peanuts are done when the shells are easy to remove and the peanuts are creamy all the way through. Serve warm.
• Cook's Note: Peanuts can be refrigerated in the boiling liquid for up to 3 days after cooking.

SALTED BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Rinse all dirt off of peanuts inside of sink and drain.
• Place peanuts inside a large pot that leaves about 4 to 6 inches of room at the top of the pot.
• Cover peanuts with water leaving until the peanuts float to within 2 inches from the top of the pot.
• Add salt. A good hint is that all the salt you add will not be directly absorbed by the peanuts. So you can be generous.
• Bring to a rigorous boil and continue until soft. The time to boil depends on the peanuts and I think it is best done outside.
• Allow peanuts to absorb brine untill desired salty taste. About 1 hour +or -.

BOILED PEANUTS

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.