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boiled brown peanuts in black cast iron bowl

Spicy Cajun Boiled Peanuts

These Spicy Cajun Boiled Peanuts are salty, spicy, nutty and oh so addictive. These peanuts will have you speaking with a southern drawl in no time.  And you'll be begging for more!
4.43 from 21 votes
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boiled peanuts
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Raw Peanuts rinsed
  • 10 Cups Water
  • 1/4 Cup Sea Salt
  • 2 Tb Salt Free Cajun Spice Blend
  • 1 Bottle of Tabasco Sauce 2oz

Instructions

  • In a large pot, bring ingredients to a boil.
  • Once boiling, reduce heat to medium/low. Cover partially with a lid and simmer for 1½ hours.
  • Check the consistency of one peanut. It probably will not be soft yet.
  • Cover and continue simmering and stirring every so often. Check every hour to see if the peanuts are soft and chewy. Add additional water if needed. (I added and additional 3 cups towards the end)
  • Once the peanuts are done cooking, remove from heat and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes. (I cooked my peanuts for 4 hours, cooking times vary)
  • Serve hot or cold. Refrigerate peanuts in an airtight container with some of the cooking liquid.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 30g | Sodium: 7654mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g
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