Though I’ve lived in Atlanta for ten years, I’m not a huge fan of Southern food. But there is one thing that I’d never had before moving to the South and really like: boiled peanuts! My friends Joan and Sean had a Halloween party last night and I offered to bring some boiled peanuts, since they’re big fans too.
I remembered that Carol had made them before, so I emailed her and asked if she had a recipe. She told me that she just puts them in her crockpot overnight with lots of salt.
To start, you need raw peanuts. Preferably raw green peanuts, but we couldn’t find them. It actually took going to three grocery stores (a crappy Kroger, a nicer Kroger and finally Publix, where we had success.) to find raw peanuts.
From what I read, these dried raw peanuts would work fine, the cook time would just be longer than if we’d used the raw green ones. It did take a long time to cook, but the results were worth it. For those who haven’t had them, boiled peanuts sit in brine and they’re kind of mushy, but in a good way.
Boiled Peanuts in the Crockpot
Ingredients:
1 pound dried raw peanuts
1/4-1/2 cup salt
3 tbsp cajun seasoning or more to taste
liberal dose of Texas Pete Hot Sauce
1. Wash the peanuts and put them in the crockpot and cover with water. The peanuts will float.
2. Mix salt, cajun seasoning and Texas Pete into the water.
3. Heat on low for 8 hours.
4. Turn heat up to high for 12 more hours.
I don’t think it’s possible to overcook these, but you do need to check on the water level from time to time and add more water if necessary. Happy Halloween!
YUM – I love boiled peanuts but have never made them on my own! Last football season, my friend got some green peanuts at Trader Joe’s and slow cooked them – they were fabulous! I need to try it – especially since i’m REALLY craving salt right now!
You should try it, it’s super easy and will definitely satisfy your salt craving!
LEE…you’re not a fan of Southern food?! Oh my. It may take me a while to get over this one. LOL. I think I just had a stroke. Just kidding. Sort of. I guess everyone has some kind of food that they don’t love! It’s a good thing I like you and your blog so much.
The peanuts look really good.
I think it’s because a lot of southern food is meat-based or has some sort of meat ingredient and I only eat fish/seafood. I do like fried green tomatoes…the one time that I’ve had them!
You don’t like Southern food? Umm, mac and cheese…
Love that you made these!! Hope the party was a blast
I don’t like Southern food either. I actually dread the holidays because of it. My extended family is very Southern. Ugh.
Those sound great! I’ve never had boiled peanuts before.
Haha I’m sorry I didn’t have more of a recipe for you!! I do love spicy boiled peanuts- I’m going to have to try your version next time! Glad they turned out well
I am SO intrigued by this! I’ve never had boiled peanuts before, and have seen them around several times in my life. And I’ve always said “what the heck are boiled peanuts?!” I can just tell that Greg would LOVE these.
LOVE boiled peanuts! My grandmother sends up 10lb bags of raw peanuts every year and boiled peanuts are a must!
You two look great! I hope you had a blast!
Oh YES!! I’ve always said I was going to make these at home and never had. Since I haven’t seen these anywhere in Colorado, I’m definitely making them now!