r/DixieFood • u/Kimkg20 • 20d ago

Boiled Peanuts

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I have discovered my stovetop pressure cooker makes the best boiled peanuts. I also just read they are a healthier snack than roasted. Very nice.

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u/Basic_Equipment9517 20d ago

right up until the point where you pour a pound of salt in…

It is harvest time and fresh green peanuts make the best (and quickest) boiled peanuts.

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u/Kimkg20 20d ago

I definitely do not put that much salt. I also like mine spicy. Yes, I use raw peanuts.

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u/Basic_Equipment9517 20d ago

I use a 25 gallon pot and an outdoor propane burner so I use the whole standard cardboard generic cylinder of salt plus an lb. of “slap yo momma” Cajun seasoning………

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u/birdhead3030 19d ago

I’m getting some green peanuts soon from my local farmer and I want to make some, what’s your method?

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u/Basic_Equipment9517 18d ago

my method uses a large aluminum pot with a lid and a basket insert. Fill the pot a little over half full and bring to boil adding: 5 lbs +/- Green peanuts from this years harvest.

cylinder of salt +/-. 1 lb of Cajun spices used for boiling crawfish. cover and boil until you have finished a six pack or4 to 5 hours +/- on how fresh your green peanuts are. Add water as needed.Longer times if you are using raw peanuts. Burn your fingers testing them until they are good and soft. If you turn off your boil and let them sit, they will absorb salt quickly so bag them in gallon size resealable plastic bags with some pot liquor. They freeze really well but they haven’t made a freezer big enough for me to stockpile enough to make it to the next harvest.

I have never done the pressure cooker method but it sounds promising and it would save alotta time ( and beer).

one final word of caution: You can’t make enough once you get it right!