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Y'all are going to love this Boiled Peanut Hummus! A smooth, nutty flavor with a punch of lemon and garlic makes this a southern hummus boiled peanut recipe you will make again and again.

WHAT ARE BOILED PEANUTS?

Boiled peanuts are definitely an acquired taste but southerners take their traditional snack seriously. They have a smooth creamy flavor similar to chickpeas. Some like their boiled peanuts mild and salty while others like theirs spicy cajun boiled. When you crack open the shell and pop out the peanuts they are a bit slimy in texture and very soft. Be sure and have a napkin nearby because the peanut juice tends to run down your arms to your elbows.

DO YOU SHELL BOILED PEANUTS?

Boiled peanut shells are slightly soft because of the long boiling process. A hardcore southerner might say you should eat the shell however most people discard them after picking out the peanuts.

HOW TO COOK BOILED PEANUTS

Boiled peanut recipe is very easy to make and a fun snack to serve to everyone.

Thoroughly rinse raw green peanuts, unshelled peanuts in water.

2 Put water enough water in a stockpot to cover peanuts well. Add salt, seasoning, peanuts. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat just enough to maintain a low boil. Boil for 2 to 3 hours or longer if needed to reach the desired level of softness.

3. Place boiled peanuts in a bowl, add a little juice. Serve with napkins because peeling boiled peanuts can get messy.

HOW TO CAN BOILED PEANUTS

LEARN TO CAN BOILED PEANUTS - Canning your own boiled peanuts is very easy but you must use a pressure canner because peanuts are a low acid food. The only thing else you will need for your canned boiled peanuts are green peanuts, figure one pound per quart jar, some canning salt, and spicy cajun seasoning if you want a kick to your boiled peanuts.

WHERE TO BUY BOILED PEANUTS

Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts

SPICE TIPS FOR BOILED PEANUTS

Garlic powder
Liquid smoke
Crushed red pepper
Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning

WHAT IS BOILED PEANUT HUMMUS?

Now I know the word hummus means chickpeas in Arabic but I'm using it generically to mean a smooth paste of peanuts blended with tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice. The hardest part about making this recipe will be peeling all the boiled peanuts.

HOW DO YOU MAKE BOILED PEANUT HUMMUS?

Boiled peanut hummus is easy to make, the hardest part is peeling all the peanuts. I tend to eat quite a few as I am peeling them out of the shells for this hummus recipe.

WHAT IS IN BOILED PEANUT HUMMUS?

shelled boiled peanuts
tahini
lemon fresh juice
minced fresh garlic
ground cumin
hot sauce
peanut juice
olive oil
salt

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING PEANUT HUMMUS RECIPE

Shell boiled peanuts
Process all ingredients in a food processor until hummus is smooth.
Serve with cheese crackers or pita chips

WHAT TO SERVE BOILED PEANUT HUMMUS WITH

This southern hummus would be great on a Healthy Charcuterie Board. Serve with other southern favorites such as pickled okra, cheese crackers, and roasted pecans.
Serve with classic Pimento Cheese Crackers
Crusty bread or pita chips

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS HUMMUS BOILED PEANUT RECIPE

The most time consuming task for this recipe is peeling the peanuts.

HOW TO SHELL A BOILED PEANUT

Pinch the peanut to crack the seam open
Separate the peanut in half by pulling the seam apart
Pick out the peanuts and discard the sheels

HOW TO STORE BOILED PEANUTS

If you shell your boiled peanuts but don't use them right away it is good to keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container covered in the boiled peanut water. This prevents them from drying out. Use within two weeks

HOW TO STORE BOILED PEANUT HUMMS

Once your boiled peanut hummus recipe is made, store it in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated and use within 3 days.

WHAT KIND OF TAHINI DO YOU USE FOR HUMMUS RECIPE?

I choose to use a good quality Organic Sesame Tahini for all my hummus recipes.

HOW LONG CAN HUMMUS SIT OUT?

Wondering how long hummus can sit out? Here is the BEST TIPS GUIDE FOR STORING AND SERVING HUMMUS.

Boiled Peanut Hummus