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Boiled Peanuts (Southern Style)

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Classic Southern style boiled peanuts simmered low and slow until tender, salty, and irresistibly comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds raw green peanuts
  • Water, enough to fully cover peanuts by 2 inches
  • 1 cup salt

Instructions

  1. Add raw green peanuts to a large pot.
  2. Pour in enough water to cover the peanuts by at least 2 inches.
  3. Stir in the salt until fully dissolved.
  4. Bring the pot to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to a steady simmer and partially cover the pot.
  6. Simmer for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed to keep peanuts submerged.
  7. Taste a peanut for tenderness and seasoning, and adjust salt if needed.
  8. Once soft and creamy, remove from heat and serve warm with some cooking liquid.

Notes

  • Peanuts continue absorbing flavor as they sit in the cooking liquid.
  • They taste even better the next day.
  • Store leftovers in their liquid for best texture.