Best Boiled Peanut Recipe

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Paprika offers a milder flavor while still providing color.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt can enhance the flavor with a different texture.

Rinse green raw peanuts several times to remove dirt.

Fill a pot with water, ensuring there's plenty of room for the peanuts to boil.

Add 3 pounds of green raw peanuts to the pot.

Cover the pot and bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.

Reduce the heat and let it cook for about 2 hours, keeping it covered.

After 2 hours, add a lot of salt, garlic, dried red peppers, and chili powder for seasoning.

Raise the heat to get it bubbling again, then reduce it and cover it to cook for another half hour.

Remove from heat and let the peanuts sit for 3 to 6 hours, or overnight for more flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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