Description
Crockpot Boiled Peanuts offers a delightful blend of flavor and simplicity. These tender peanuts are easy to prepare, perfect for snacking, and desirable for gatherings. Enjoy a comforting dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs raw peanuts in shells
- ¼ cup salt
- water
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the raw peanuts, removing any debris, then soak them in cold water for 30 minutes before draining.
- Place the soaked peanuts in a crockpot and add the salt. Cover with water, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
- Set the crockpot to high and cook for about 7½ hours, or until the peanuts reach your desired tenderness.
- Halfway through cooking, taste a peanut. If it needs more salt, add it and stir the mixture.
- Monitor the water level, adding more if it dips below the top of the peanuts during cooking.
- Once tender, drain the peanuts and serve warm or store for later snacking.
Notes
Add spices like garlic or cayenne for extra flavor if desired.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
These peanuts can be served warm or cold, making them versatile for snacking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg