Description
This Crock Pot Boiled Peanuts recipe offers a deliciously salty and tender snack made by slow cooking raw peanuts in a salted water brine. Easy to prepare and perfect for serving at gatherings or as a flavorful treat to enjoy any time.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs raw peanuts in the shell
- 15 cups warm water
- 1 cup salt
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Rinse Peanuts: Rinse the raw peanuts thoroughly in cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Discard the rinse water and transfer the cleaned peanuts to a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Prepare Brine: In a large mixing bowl, combine 15 cups of warm water with 1 cup of salt and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir well until the salt dissolves completely to create the brine.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the prepared brine over the peanuts in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on high for 20 hours.
- Monitor Water Level: If the slow cooker lid does not fit tightly, check the peanuts about halfway through the cooking time. Add more water if necessary to keep peanuts covered to prevent drying out.
- Drain and Serve: Once the cooking time is complete, drain the peanuts from the brine and serve them warm or at room temperature as a flavorful snack.
Notes
- Use raw peanuts in the shell for authentic taste and texture.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on slow cooker temperature variations.
- Add more water during cooking if the peanuts are not fully submerged to ensure even softening.
- Boiled peanuts can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust salt quantity according to your taste preference for saltiness.
