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Lots of people enjoy eating boiled peanuts. If you've never tried boiling your own peanuts at home, it's
quite easy to do. Here are some important things to note about boiling your
own peanuts:
- While it takes a lot of time to boil your own peanuts, it doesn't take a lot of effort.
- Keep your raw peanuts in a cool, dry place (below 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Peanuts will keep indefinitely if kept frozen in a tightly-closed container.
Steps for Boiling Peanuts
Step 1: Put 1 pound raw shelled peanuts in a 3 quart crock pot. Fill the pot with water
and allow peanuts to soak 8 hours or overnight. The peanuts will absorb a lot
of the water making it necessary to add water until the pot is filled.
Step 2: Drain the
water out of the pot and pick the skins off of the peanuts. Fill the pot again
and add salt to taste (try starting with 4-5 tablespoons).
Step 3: Cook your
peanuts on low for 8 hours and then on high for 1-1/2 hours or medium for 4
1/2 hours.
Step 4: Drain
the peanuts (keep the brine if you plan to can your boiled peanuts), allow them
to cool, then store them.
Storing Your Boiled Peanuts
Freezing Your Boiled
Peanuts:
Place your boiled peanuts
in an airtight container or bag. Freezing has its advantages -- frozen peanuts
keep indefinitely!
Canning Your Boiled Peanuts:
Pack your peanuts into jars
to within one-half inch of the top, using equal weights of peanuts and hot brine.
Then, partially submerge containers in an upright position in boiling water
for ten minutes. Seal while hot and process 45 minutes at ten pounds pressure.
Cool your containers in water, label, and store in a cool place.
Try Boiling Your Own Peanuts:
We carry fresh raw Virginia peanuts that are perfect for boiling. Browse our selection or purchase our raw Virginia peanuts.
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