Description
Enjoy the mouthwatering taste of Crockpot Boiled Peanuts, featuring raw peanuts simmered slowly with salt for an unforgettable snack. Perfect for gatherings or a quick treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs raw peanuts in shells
- ¼ cup salt
- water
Instructions
- Sort and rinse raw peanuts, removing any debris.
- Soak the peanuts in cold water for about 30 minutes and then drain.
- Transfer the soaked peanuts to the crockpot and add the salt.
- Cover the peanuts with water, ensuring there's about an inch space at the top.
- Set the crockpot to high and cook for about 7½ hours, adjusting for desired tenderness.
- Halfway through cooking, taste the peanuts and add more salt if necessary, stirring well.
- Monitor the water level, adding more if it dips below the peanuts' surface.
- When cooked to your preference, drain the peanuts and serve warm or store for later.
Notes
Ensure the peanuts remain submerged in water throughout cooking for best results.
Adjust cooking time based on desired softness of the peanuts.
These peanuts can be stored in the fridge and enjoyed later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg