Boiled Peanuts

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Cook: 2 hours
Yield 16 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Our boiled peanuts recipe is perfect for whipping up this southern staple. It makes an easy snack that can be enjoyed plain or seasoned up for parties.

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon water
  • 2 pounds raw or green peanuts
  • 1/3 cup salt

Directions

  1. Place water, salt and peanuts in a large stock pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until peanuts are tender, 2-3 hours. Check pot every 30 minutes; add additional water as needed. Drain; serve.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 333 calories, 28g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.

I never buy them roadside cause mine are better! —Sharon McDonald, Astatula, Florida
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