Southern Boiled Peanuts in a Dutch Oven
Salty, briny, and hard to resist, Boiled Peanuts are a Southern classic that's worth the wait. Slowly simmered for six hours in salty water, they transform from crunchy to irresistibly soft, soaking up all that rich, briny flavor. All you need are raw peanuts, salt, and water to make this iconic snack. Once you try them warm and tender, peanuts will never be the same.
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw peanuts in the shell
- ½ cup salt
- 1 gallon water
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse the peanuts in the shells.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the rinsed peanuts, salt and water. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to simmer and cover. Cook for 6 hours, stirring occasionally until the peanuts are soft. Remove from the heat and let them cool in the water. Drain and serve warm or at room temperature.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- If using green peanuts, they will not take as long to soften.
- These need to be stored in the refrigerator, save some of the cooking liquid and store with a little liquid.
Nutrition
Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 5688mg | Potassium: 339mg | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
