Boiled Peanuts

Boiled peanuts, cooked in salt water until soft and juicy, are a Southern staple and make a tasty, savory snack that will be an instant favorite.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 180 minutes

Total Time: 185 minutes

Servings: 40

Nutritional Information

Calories:322 kcal

Carbohydrate:9 g

Fat:28 g

Dietary Fiber:5 g

Protein:15 g

Saturated Fat:4 g

Sodium:2345 mg

Sugar:2 g

Unsaturated Fat:0 g

Ingredients

5 pounds raw peanuts, in shells

1 cup salt, or to taste

water to cover

Instructions

Step 1
Wash peanuts and place them in a pot. Add salt, then water to cover. Bring water to a boil.
Step 2
Let peanuts boil in water for at least 3 hours.
Step 3
After three hours, take out a peanut and try it – if it’s not soft enough, keep boiling until the desired softness is reached.

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