Boiled Peanuts

A little salty, a little earthy and a lot of delicious. Make these Southern Summertime favorites in your crockpot or in a pot on the stove. Either way, make plenty because they won't last long.

Boiled peanuts are a popular snack in the Southern United States. They are raw peanuts that have been boiled in salted water for hours without removing the shell. The shells absorb some of the water which can squirt out at you when you bite into them. You have been warned.

The best peanuts for boiling are fresh, green peanuts cooked in a salty brine You can eat them hot or cold and they are usually served in the shell. They are often sold by roadside vendors and at fairs and festivals.

Boiled Peanuts

Ingredients

1. 1lb Raw peanuts - Do not remove the shell

2. 1/2 cup of salt

3. 10 cups of water

Instructions using a Crockpot

1. Add dry peanuts to the crockpot

2. Pour water over the peanuts leaving about 2 inches of water covering the peanuts - roughly 10 cups

3. Add Salt and stir to mix it all together

4. Cook on High for 8 hours

Instructions for Stovetop

1. Add dry peanuts to a large pot

2. Pour water over the peanuts leaving about 2 inches of water covering the peanuts - roughly 10 cups

3. Add Salt and stir to mix it all together

4. Bring to a boil

5. Reduce heat to a medium/slow boil for 2-3 hours

Drain the water and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them in a zip lock bag.

Boiled peanuts have four times the antioxidants of raw or roasted peanuts. This way of cooking peanuts has been studied as a potential easy way to treat people with peanut allergies. Boiling peanuts alters the natural qualities that trigger allergic reactions.