Name: Boiled Peanuts (Standard)
Prep time: 1 h 36 min
Cook time: 2 h 24 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 pounds Raw, Green Peanuts; 1/2 cup Salt; 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 gallon Water

Recipe tier

A traditional Southern snack of peanuts simmered in a heavily salted brine until tender and flavorful.

Total 4h

Serves 6

Steps 7

Ingredients 6

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Peanuts
2 pounds 907 g Raw, Green Peanuts
Brine
cup 120 mL Salt
1 tbsp 15 mL Cayenne Pepper
1 tbsp 15 mL Garlic Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Black Pepper
Liquid
1 gallon 3.8 L Water

Equipment

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Instructions

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Rinse the Raw, Green Peanuts thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.
In a large pot, combine the Water, Salt, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder, and Black Pepper to create the Brine.
Bring the Brine to a boil over high heat.
Add the Raw, Green Peanuts to the boiling Brine.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the peanuts are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more Salt or Cayenne Pepper to your preference.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. Peanuts will continue to absorb salt as they cool.