Boiled Peanuts
Total Time
32 min
6m prep · 26m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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Boiled peanuts make a delicious, savory snack! This recipe takes quite a while, but it's worth the wait to enjoy the softest, juiciest boiled peanuts imaginable!

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds raw peanuts , in shells
  • 1 cup salt , or to taste
  • water to cover

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash peanuts and place them in a pot. Add salt, then water to cover. Bring water to a boil.

  2. 2

    Let peanuts boil in water for 3 hours.

  3. 3

    Test peanuts; add more salt to taste if needed and continue cooking until they reach the softness/consistency you desire.

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