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Southern Cajun Boiled Peanuts

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"This recipe comes from the peanut stands of Florida. I have lived in Florida my entire life and have found many Northerners fall in love with these peanuts the very first time they taste them. If you have never had peanuts from a roadside stand in Florida, then try these and you will taste what us Floridians love!" — Jason Walters

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Original recipe makes 5 pounds Change Servings

5 pounds raw peanuts, in shells
3/4 cup salt
1 1/4 cups dill pickle slices, with brine

5 small jalapeno peppers, sliced
5 tablespoons dry crab boil (such as Zatarain's® Crab and Shrimp Boil)

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Directions

Place peanuts, salt, pickles with brine, jalapenos, and crab boil in a large pot. Pour in water to cover the peanuts; stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until soft, at least 4 hours, adding water as needed to keep peanuts covered. Scoop peanuts out of the pot with a slotted spoon and serve hot.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 4 hrs
READY IN 4 hrs 20 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 03, 2011

I authored this recipe and just wanted to clarify a few things. This recipe is meant to be cooked on the stove so peanuts should be done in 4 hours or more. If you do decide to cook them in a crockpot then they will take typically 7 hours or more on high. If the peanuts are taking a very long time on the stove like one reviewer stated you possibly purchased peanuts not meant for boiling. Make sure you have not purchased roasted peanuts. Typically the correct peanuts at places like Walmart will have indications of boiling on the package.

—Jason Walters

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 06, 2010

Takes a good 24 hours on a crock pot to make these really good.

—utley813

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9 Ratings

Jan 16, 2009

great idea thanks for posting these did turn out pretty yummy. thanks

—ellie

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Feb 19, 2013

When I've traveled in the south; I've often seen roadside stands with "Hot Boiled Peanuts" for sale. Sometimes whimsical signs of giant peanuts would advertise them. Every now and then, I like to make a batch of them to enjoy with an icy soft drink. This recipe has some good flavor ideas within. However, I felt quite a bit more salt was needed for the brine. And for our preferences; I will double the rest of the other ingredients next time because we like it spicy. The cook time was spot-on for raw peanuts. I will definitely make again with these changes. A very good base to start.

—Seeker

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Jan 24, 2012

Delicious! I only had 1 lb. of peanuts, Crab Boil and reduced the salt to 1/4 c., so gave it a try. 12 hours in the crock pot on low and I'm in peanut heaven. How do you save these once they're done? It's going to take me a few days to eat all of this.

—Ruthlessma

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Nov 02, 2011

So good! Just wanted to add what the creator of this recipe noted. You can't boil roasted peanuts. I'm a southern girl and grew up on these. You have to get RAW peanuts. I just cooked 5 lbs and it took 3 1/2 hours to get that's huge pot soft... I like my really squishy and slurpy. ^_^ thank you!

—Franzy

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Dec 21, 2009

Recipe is not good. after 4 hours peanuts still not done. after 7 hours peanuts still not done. simmered overnight...you guessed it still not done. the couple i have tried has no flavor. will not be using this recipe again!

—vols0228

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Nutrition

Calories
431 kcal
22%

Carbohydrates
12.6 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
37.3 g
57%

Fiber
6.6 g
26%

Protein
19.6 g
39%

Sodium
2887 mg
115%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Southern Cajun Boiled Peanuts

Serving Size: 1/30 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 30
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 431
Calories from Fat: 336

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.3g 57 %
Saturated Fat 5.2g 26 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 2887mg 115 %
** Potassium 547mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.6g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 6.6g 26 %
Protein 19.6g 39 %
Sugars 3.2g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 9 %
** Iron 35 %
** Thiamin 49 %
** Niacin 95 %
** Vitamin B6 17 %
** Magnesium 46 %
** Folate 102 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.