Salted Boiled Peanuts
Savor the classic Southern charm of Salted Boiled Peanuts, a truly addictive snack that's as easy to make as it is to enjoy. This recipe combines raw peanuts in the shell, kosher salt, and plenty of water, all simmered together for hours to create tender, flavor-packed peanuts imbued with salty goodness. The slow-cooking process allows the brine to penetrate deeply, yielding an irresistible snack that’s perfect for casual get-togethers, game days, or a nostalgic taste of roadside traditions. With just 10 minutes of prep time, the peanuts are left to simmer until they reach your ideal level of softness, and the simple ingredients make this recipe accessible and budget-friendly. Serve them warm for a comforting treat or refrigerate them for a chilled, salty snack that lasts for days. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to boiled peanuts, this foolproof recipe is sure to hit the spot!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds raw peanuts (in shell)
- 16 cups water
- 1 cup kosher salt
Instructions
Rinse the raw peanuts thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or debris until the water runs clear.
In a large stockpot, combine the raw peanuts, water, and kosher salt.
Place the stockpot over medium-high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the peanuts simmer for 3 to 4 hours. Stir the pot occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent peanuts at the top from drying out.
Taste a peanut after 3 hours to check for desired tenderness and saltiness. If needed, add more salt to the water and continue cooking until the peanuts reach your preferred texture and flavor.
Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let the peanuts soak in the brine for an additional 30 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Drain the peanuts and serve warm, or store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container with some brine for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 450.5 g | 578% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.8 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 107607 mg | 4679% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.1 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 77.0 g | 275% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.7 g | ||
| Protein | 234.3 g | 469% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 802 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 28.6 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 6276 mg | 134% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
