I love boiled peanuts, but in the past, they've been a hassle to make. You have to soak them in water overnight, and then you have to wait for the giant pot of water to boil; the water evaporates, so you have to add more water every hour, and then every time you do that, you have to wait for the water to start boiling again. I knew there had to be a way to simplify the process, and this Instant Pot Cajun boiled peanuts recipe was the solution. While it still takes time, the method is hands-off, and they cook more quickly than the 8 hours it takes to soak them overnight using the stovetop method.
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 1 pound raw Virginia peanuts in shells
- 0.33 cups salt
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning , such as Tony Chachere's
- 1 tablespoon liquid crab boil seasoning
Instructions
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Combine water, peanuts, salt, Creole seasoning, and liquid crab boil seasoning in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); stir. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 180 minutes (3 hours). Allow 25 minutes for pressure to build.
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Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Unplug the cooker but keep the lid on. Let peanuts sit for 2 hours for maximum flavor.
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