Best Southern Cajun Boiled Peanuts Recipes

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CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS



Cajun Boiled Peanuts image

A wonderful southern tradition--and obviously and acquired taste! Don't want it so hot?- replace pepper and Cajun seasonings and jalapeños with some ham hocks and have them country style.

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs raw peanuts, in the shell (green)
4 tablespoons cajun seasoning (I get the blackening seasoning from Sam's wholesale)
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons salt (heaping)
5 fresh jalapenos, seeded and sliced thick

Steps:

  • In large steel stock pot (for outside use) place peanuts and fill with water 3/4 full.
  • Add all but the jalapeños.
  • Place on gas burner and heat until boiling.
  • Boil at a steady boil for about 6 hours, adding water as needed to keep pot at least half full.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • During last 2 hours add jalapeños.
  • Taste at the end of the 6 hours for doneness. They should be completely soft and the inside of the shells are completely "wet" looking--no white remains visible.
  • Eat hot or cold!
  • They are great!
  • Freeze some for later--just heat in microwave to enjoy that fresh out of pot taste again!

INSTANT POT® CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS



Instant Pot® Cajun Boiled Peanuts image

I love boiled peanuts but in the past they've been a bit of hassle to make. They've got to be soaked in water overnight, then you have to wait for the giant pot of water to boil, the water evaporates so you have to add more water every hour, and then every time you do that you have to wait for the water to start boiling again. I knew there had to be a way to simplify the process and the Instant Pot® is the solution. While they still take time, the method is hands-off and they are still done quicker than the 8 hours alone it takes to soak them overnight using the stovetop method.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 5h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups water
1 pound raw Virginia peanuts in shells
⅓ cup salt
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 tablespoon liquid crab boil seasoning

Steps:

  • Place water, peanuts, salt, Creole seasoning, and liquid crab boil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 180 minutes. Allow 25 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Unplug the cooker but keep the lid on. Let peanuts sit for 2 hours for maximum flavor.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.1 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 2411 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

RACHAEL'S SUPERHEATED CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS



Rachael's Superheated Cajun Boiled Peanuts image

This is the real deal that is found in the heart of Florida. I made this recipe to resemble the taste of my favorite boiled peanuts found in the Ocala National Forest. My family agreed this recipe was one of the best!

Provided by Rachael N Reed Palmer

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time P1DT20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound raw peanuts, in shells
1 (3 ounce) package dry crab boil (such as Zatarain's® Crab and Shrimp Boil)
½ cup chopped jalapeno peppers
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ cup salt
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
½ cup red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Place peanuts, crab boil, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes into a slow cooker. Pour in water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low until peanuts are soft, at least 24 hours. Stir occasionally, and add water as needed to keep peanuts covered. Drain; serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 6206.6 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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