Classic Creole Southern Boiled Peanuts

Salty, tasty, and irresistible, these Boiled Peanuts have a nice creole flavoring that makes you grab more and more. The perfect treat for any time of year.

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I come from the south, and Boiled Peanuts have been part of my life for the longest time. You can find them on corners sold by local vendors, but we love making them at home.

They are a super easy recipe that calls for minimal ingredients but takes a bit of time to make, but like I always say, it is worth it in the end.

If you are having a party, it’s game day, or just because you want to have a snack around, these Boiled Peanuts are the perfect one. It’s one that we try to have on hand the majority of the time.

I’m always surprised when people haven’t had these before. It’s a recipe I grew up with so it reminds me of home!

Minimal work is needed, the boiling really does all the work for you. That is another reason I love these, it’s not just the flavor, it is the minimal effort it takes to make.

If you’ve been here before, you know that I LOVE a simple recipe. 

And when it comes to flavor and little effort, you know I’m all in! So if you are looking for that perfectly flavor-balanced snack, you have to make these Boiled Peanuts.

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1. Minimal ingredients are needed.
2. This makes a nice large batch.
3. The flavor is a perfect combination that is not overpowering.

• Raw peanuts in shell
• Kosher salt
• Creole seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Smoked paprika
• Onion powder
• Water

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1. Place the peanuts in a large stockpot. Add water to cover the peanuts, mix the peanuts up with your hands and then drain off the water. Do this one more time, for this step we are just washing the peanuts in case there is any dirt on them.
2. Add the salt, creole seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and water. You may not need all the water, we are just looking to cover the peanuts with water when you press them down into the pot. At first, the peanuts will float. Mix everything up to combine.
3. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Simmer for 6-8 hours until tender or your desired texture. I like to start checking them at the 5-hour mark.
4. Keep an eye on them and stir them up about every 30 minutes. If the water level goes down, add some more warm water.
5. After a few hours, the peanuts will be saturated in the liquid and will settle onto the bottom of the pot.
6. Serve immediately. These are fantastic served hot, warm, room temperature, or cold!

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WHAT ARE THE BEST PEANUTS TO USE?

We like to use raw peanuts in the shell and you can find our favorite on Amazon. But you can also use raw green peanuts, they cook faster, so if you are in a shorter timeframe they will work just as well!

HOW DO I ADD MORE OF A KICK OF FLAVOR?

If you want more of a kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes, chipotle powder, cayenne, or you can even add your favorite hot sauce right into the pot.

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I’M NOT A FAN OF CREOLE SEASONING IS THERE SOMETHING ELSE I CAN USE?

Other seasonings you can use in place of the creole seasoning: blackened seasoning, cajun seasoning, old bay, lemon pepper, or just salt.

If using a seasoning that doesn’t have salt in it, add an additional 2 tablespoons of kosher salt.

ANY ADDITIONS?

Bring on the flavor! Take your pick from these options.

• Toss in a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick to the salty water.
• Add fresh garlic cloves to the pot for a deeper creole flavor in this Southern snack.
• Sprinkle red pepper flakes for extra heat in the peanut shells.
• Include a bay leaf during simmering for an aromatic twist to the boiled peanuts.
• Mix sliced jalapeños into the salty water for a fiery roadside stand vibe.
• Stir in Old Bay seasoning for a coastal South Carolina flair.
• Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color on this salty treat.
• Add a splash of hot sauce to the pot for a bold, spicy Southern boiled peanuts taste.
• Toss in smoked salt for a smokier creole flavor in the peanut shells.
• Serve with a side of pickled okra to complement this side of the road classic.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

I think there are some things here that would peak your interest.

• Use sea salt instead of kosher salt for the salty water in this Southern snack.
• Swap creole seasoning with Cajun seasoning for a different spicy kick.
• Replace garlic powder with fresh minced garlic for a bolder creole flavor.
• Use dry peanuts instead of raw peanuts in shell if green peanuts aren’t available at the grocery store.
• Substitute smoked paprika with regular paprika for a milder flavor profile.
• Swap onion powder with dried minced onion for a slightly chunkier texture in the boiled peanuts.

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ROOM TEMPERATURE: Nope! See instructions for refrigeration.

REFRIGERATOR: Keep any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container, they will last for up to 7 days. You can store them in the cooking liquid or drained.

They can be enjoyed cold, room temperature, or warm. To heat them up you can pop them in the microwave, or if storing in the liquid, you can place them back on the stove up and bring them to a simmer.

FREEZER: These can also be frozen, place in a freezer container and they will keep for up to 3 months, to defrost remove them to the refrigerator overnight. Follow the reheating instructions above.

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Love a good snack but want something absolutely different from what you usually make? You need to make these Boiled Peanuts ASAP!

If you’ve tried these BOILED PEANUTS let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!

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Boiled Peanuts

Author Dana DeVolk

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 8 hours hrs

Total: 8 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Salty, tasty and irresistible these Boiled Peanuts have a nice creole flavoring that makes you grab more and more. The perfect treat for any time of year.

Servings 12

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Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 pounds raw peanuts in shell
• ▢ ¼ cup kosher salt
• ▢ ¼ cup creole seasoning
• ▢ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ▢ 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• ▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ▢ 4 quarts water

Instructions

• Place the peanuts in a large stockpot. Add water to cover the peanuts, mix the peanuts up with your hands and then drain off the water. Do this one more time, for this step we are just washing the peanuts in case there is any dirt on them.
• Add the salt, creole seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and water. You may not need all the water, we are just looking to cover the peanuts with water when you press them down into the pot. At first, the peanuts will float. Mix everything up to combine.
• Place over high heat and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Simmer for 6-8 hours until tender or your desired texture. I like to start checking them at the 5-hour mark.
• Keep an eye on them and stir them up about every 30 minutes. If the water level goes down, add some more warm water.
• After a few hours, the peanuts will be saturated in the liquid and will settle onto the bottom of the pot.
• Serve immediately. These are fantastic served hot, warm, room temperature, or cold!

Notes

1. These can be enjoyed warm or cold.
2. They can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
3. Make sure that you are using a large enough pot to fit 2 pounds of peanuts.
4. If you do not like creole seasoning others can be substituted, see above on ideas.
5. Raw green peanuts can also be used.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Sodium: 2392mg | Potassium: 677mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2215IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

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Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

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