Boiled Peanuts Recipe Crockpot

Boiled peanuts crockpot in front of cooker.

Crock Pot Boiled Peanuts in the shell are a southern snack traditionally served in a brown paper bag with a salty and sometimes spicy delicious flavor.

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 438

Author Gina Dickson

Equipment

Slow Cooker Digital Programmable with Temp Probe

Ingredients

1 pound peanuts green, raw
½ cup salt
10 cups water Or more, the peanuts need to be covered with water.
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Seasoning Old Bay or Tony's Chachere's. Double or triple if you like it really spicy

Instructions

Fill a big bowl or bucket with water, then dump in your raw peanuts. Pick out any stems or leaves as you run your hands through the peanuts and water. Rinse and do this several times until the water runs clear of dirt.
1 pound peanuts
Add salt, vinegar, peanuts, and water into the Crockpot
1 pound peanuts , ½ cup salt, 10 cups water , 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
Add seasoning, if you want them a little spicy. Stir
1 tablespoon Seasoning
Cover and cook on high for 8 hours if using fresh peanuts, and 12 to 24 hours if using dried. If necessary, add more water to keep the peanuts covered in liquid. You may need to add a little more water before they are finished cooking so keep an eye on them. Test the taste if the peanuts are soft. If not, cook for an additional hour and test again.
Southern style serving: Put peanuts and a little juice in a plastic bag. Slip that bag in a brown paper lunch sack to serve.
Or you can just serve in a bowl, be sure to add a little juice, and give everyone plenty of napkins.

Notes

What type of peanuts should I use for boiled peanuts?

Raw peanuts and green peanuts are both unroasted and unprocessed, but they differ in their stage of maturity.

Raw Peanuts: Raw peanuts are mature peanuts that have been removed from their shells and dried.

Green Peanuts: Green peanuts are freshly harvested peanuts that have not been dried or roasted. They are also known as "fresh" peanuts and have a high moisture content, which gives them a different taste and texture compared to raw peanuts. Green peanuts are commonly boiled or roasted as a popular snack in the Southern United States.

Note Cooking Times: You generally need to boil raw peanuts longer than green peanuts because raw peanuts are harder and drier, which makes them take longer to cook. Give them an extra hour or so of cooking time. It's important to note that the cooking time for both raw and green peanuts can vary depending on the altitude and the size of the peanuts, so it's best to keep an eye on them while cooking and test them periodically for doneness.

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