Boiled Peanuts (1 Viewer)

[pollardsvision]

Let's hear it.

 

[Adebisi]

Do you boil the peanuts yourself, or is this some new snack that I've never heard of?

 

[Uncle Humuna]

Worked with a couple dudes from India.

They'd whip up a big batch with all kinds of Indian seasoning and bring 'em in.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Every cletus and jasper has a little booth and sells them on highway exits in GA.

They're beyond terrible.

 

[Mjolnirs]

The absolute 100% best way to eat peanuts.

 

[pollardsvision]

Do you boil the peanuts yourself, or is this some new snack that I've never heard of?

As far as I know, it's really only prevalent in the southeast (Eastern NC, SC, GA, maybe parts of FL).Pretty much just boiled peanuts. You take raw or green peanuts (regular peanuts that haven't matured or been roasted or anything) and boil them anywhere from 3-4 hours to all day long with salt and whatever seasonings you like.They don't sound very exciting, but there's something very addicting about them on a hot day with a cold beer (esp. sitting on the beach).Cajun boiled peanuts are, by far, the most popular, I assume.

 

[Genedoc]

Yankees who don't know no better will hate them and act all uppity about how bad they are.

Those of us who know better recognize them as a delicacy to be savored.

 

[Super King]

Is this some redneck delicacy like rocky mountain oysters?

 

[guest 54788]

love 'em

 

[pollardsvision]

Worked with a couple dudes from India.They'd whip up a big batch with all kinds of Indian seasoning and bring 'em in.

That's interesting. I thought it was an exclusively southern redneck food.According to Wiki, it's popular in India, Ghana, Nigeria, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam.It also notes that Mark Sanford signed a bill into law making BP's the official snack food of SC.

 

[guest 54788]

Is this some redneck delicacy like rocky mountain oysters?

they're peanuts.... that have been boiled.

 

[Mjolnirs]

Worked with a couple dudes from India.They'd whip up a big batch with all kinds of Indian seasoning and bring 'em in.

That's interesting. I thought it was an exclusively southern redneck food.According to Wiki, it's popular in India, Ghana, Nigeria, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam.It also notes that Mark Sanford signed a bill into law making BP's the official snack food of SC.

Why if it's Southern does it have to be redneck? Can't it just be Southern?All Southerners aren't rednecks and all rednecks aren't Southerners.

 

[Pantherz]

My wife boiled some yesterday for a pool party, about 24 hours did it. Excellent!

 

[Super King]

Is this some redneck delicacy like rocky mountain oysters?

they're peanuts.... that have been boiled.

Still sounds pretty :bango: to me.

 

[pollardsvision]

Worked with a couple dudes from India.They'd whip up a big batch with all kinds of Indian seasoning and bring 'em in.

That's interesting. I thought it was an exclusively southern redneck food.According to Wiki, it's popular in India, Ghana, Nigeria, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam.It also notes that Mark Sanford signed a bill into law making BP's the official snack food of SC.

Why if it's Southern does it have to be redneck? Can't it just be Southern?All Southerners aren't rednecks and all rednecks aren't Southerners.

I hear ya.There are rednecks where ever I've been.Also, I'd never mean redneck as a derogatory term.

 

[pollardsvision]

Is this some redneck delicacy like rocky mountain oysters?

they're peanuts.... that have been boiled.

Still sounds pretty :bango: to me.

Yeah, like I said, they don't sound all that appetizing. Even in Western NC, where I grew up, I never saw them much growing up and the 1st few times I saw, they didn't look very appetizing then either. Soggy peanuts didn't seem like a great idea.When I finally tried them, I had some beautifully seasoned cajun ones and was hooked. With the boiling process, you can really infuse some great flavors into the peanuts.Also, it's much healthier. You don't eat the shells, but the boiling process draws many of the antioxidants out of the shells.

 

[Emerson Biggens]

Is this some redneck delicacy like rocky mountain oysters?

they're peanuts.... that have been boiled.

Still sounds pretty :bango: to me.

Yeah, like I said, they don't sound all that appetizing. Even in Western NC, where I grew up, I never saw them much growing up and the 1st few times I saw, they didn't look very appetizing then either. Soggy peanuts didn't seem like a great idea.When I finally tried them, I had some beautifully seasoned cajun ones and was hooked. With the boiling process, you can really infuse some great flavors into the peanuts.Also, it's much healthier. You don't eat the shells, but the boiling process draws many of the antioxidants out of the shells.

Put a little spice in there with them, add an ice cold beer or four... .

 

[Two Deep]

Some of you guys have never heard of boiled peanuts let alone ate them? Hmmmmm Goobers are GREEEEAAAAT!

 

[Joe Bryant]

Probably one of the most divisive foods I know. Folks either love or hate them. I like them mostly just because of the reasons genedoc said.

J

 

[Das Boot]

Ok, this thread has inspired me to try "cooking" these.

Tonight I mean.

I am not known for my cooking (true understatement)... so the fact that you boil these for a few hours and the only thing you add (in the simplest version anyway) is salt, has me thinking even I can't screw this up.

I checked out a few websites, and didn't find anything very different in any of them in terms of instructions.

Eventually I want to try adding other spices, but at least for the first time, I'll stick with just salt.

shows how I'm going to do it. I'm not going to use the chicken broth though because my daughters are vegetarians.First order of business... finding raw peanuts.

I'll try the grocery stores first, if they don't have them, hopefully wholefoods will.

If all goes well, I should have the done by midnight (EDT) tonight and will be

 

[pollardsvision]

Ok, this thread has inspired me to try "cooking" these.

Tonight I mean.

I am not known for my cooking (true understatement)... so the fact that you boil these for a few hours and the only thing you add (in the simplest version anyway) is salt, has me thinking even I can't screw this up.

I checked out a few websites, and didn't find anything very different in any of them in terms of instructions.

Eventually I want to try adding other spices, but at least for the first time, I'll stick with just salt.

I think there are better types to use, but I use Hampton Farms "Natural and Raw" b/c they are pretty much the only thing I can find in the stores around here. http://hamptonfarms.reimagine.com/hampton-farms-products/In Ohio, it says they are carried at FoodLion, Lowes, Piggly Wiggly (didn't know they had those in OH), Meijers, and Savalot.

Just look for something called "raw" or probably anything that's not roasted or salted could be used in a pinch.

I'd hurry though. They can be done in 3-4 hours, but they'll still be a bit "al dente". I don't mind that, but alot of people only like'em totally mushy.

For a quick, simple seasoning to add with salt, Tony's and/or Old Bay can add some flavor without going crazy.

 

[Mr. Retukes]

You're gonna love my boiled nuts.

 

[Mr. Pickles]

Is this some redneck delicacy like rocky mountain oysters?

they're peanuts.... that have been boiled.

And they are delicious.

 

[3C's]

:bango: ??

 

[prosopis]

Never heard of such a thing. Do you eat the shell or shell it as you would a roasted peanut?

 

[Joe Bryant]

Never heard of such a thing. Do you eat the shell or shell it as you would a roasted peanut?

Discard the shell as you would a normal roasted peanut.J

 

[prosopis]

Never heard of such a thing. Do you eat the shell or shell it as you would a roasted peanut?

Discard the shell as you would a normal roasted peanut.J

Is it mushy or do you let them dry out and become crunchy?

 

[djmich]

Never had them until a coworker that was up from Florida gave me some. Tasted like soggy socks (or at least how I would imagine they taste).

 

[freakinback]

yum yum get you some.

 

[pollardsvision]

Never heard of such a thing. Do you eat the shell or shell it as you would a roasted peanut?

Discard the shell as you would a normal roasted peanut.J

Is it mushy or do you let them dry out and become crunchy?

Mushy.

 

[prosopis]

Never heard of such a thing. Do you eat the shell or shell it as you would a roasted peanut?

Discard the shell as you would a normal roasted peanut.J

Is it mushy or do you let them dry out and become crunchy?

Mushy.

I will say that does not sound good but I would try them if given the opportunity.

 

[Das Boot]

Ok, this thread has inspired me to try "cooking" these.

Tonight I mean.

I am not known for my cooking (true understatement)... so the fact that you boil these for a few hours and the only thing you add (in the simplest version anyway) is salt, has me thinking even I can't screw this up.

I checked out a few websites, and didn't find anything very different in any of them in terms of instructions.

Eventually I want to try adding other spices, but at least for the first time, I'll stick with just salt.

Thanks... if I had waited just a few minutes, your info could have saved me about 2 hours of looking for raw peanuts tonight but I took off right after my post. Out of that list, Meijers and Savalot would be the places we have around Columbus.Wholefoods and Fresh Market only had roasted peanuts in the shell, but we finally found raw ones at Andersons, $1.99/pound.

So now I'm going to wait until tomorrow morning to start boiling them, otherwise I'd be the only one awake to eat them tonight when they would be freshest, which is I'd guess when they are the best.

I'm already wondering what it would be like to add some honey to the mix, but I'll save that for the 2nd batch... the 1st will just be good old salt and water.

 

[Pantherz]

Ok, this thread has inspired me to try "cooking" these.

Tonight I mean.

I am not known for my cooking (true understatement)... so the fact that you boil these for a few hours and the only thing you add (in the simplest version anyway) is salt, has me thinking even I can't screw this up.

I checked out a few websites, and didn't find anything very different in any of them in terms of instructions.

Eventually I want to try adding other spices, but at least for the first time, I'll stick with just salt.

I would recommend more than 4 hours, like 6-8 minimum.

 

[Das Boot]

I was reading the comments that go along with the video I posted earlier and saw this one... good idea or bad idea?

I'm suprised you didn't add the secret. Along with the salt you gotta add the sugar. Try it. You won't notice any sweet flavor but theres a better quality in taste. Test it out about 2 Table spoons for every cup of salt.

 

[Das Boot]

I would recommend more than 4 hours, like 6-8 minimum.

Makes sense, I'll shoot for 6-8 hours tomorrow.

 

[phthalatemagic]

Bulled Pnuts is among the best food in the world

 

[pollardsvision]

I would recommend more than 4 hours, like 6-8 minimum.

Makes sense, I'll shoot for 6-8 hours tomorrow.

That's good advice. Also, be careful with the salt. The flavor seems to concentrate towards the end of the boil, when a great deal of the water has evaporated.A common mistake that I make is testing the peanuts periodically throughout the boil and get worried about them being too bland. I keep adding more salt and end up with overly salty peanuts.Trust the recipe and if you do test them for seasoning levels, wait until the very end when much of the water's evaporated to test them. It's pretty simple to add more salt then and boil them a bit longer.

 

[Das Boot]

No matter how simple, there's always a way to screw it up.

I got the water boiling, added sea salt, added peanuts.

So far, so good.

Oops... a little while later I noticed the water was pretty dark

I forgot to rinse off the damn peanuts first.

On the one hand I figured a little boiled dirt never hurt anyone, on the other hand it would be nice if the first batch I ever cooked up was actually edible, so I dumped the water, rinsed them off, and started again.

Total lost time: 1/2 hour

I figured the initial soak/boil was just a really thorough way of cleaning the dirt off the shells.

6 to 8 hours until

P.S. Both daughters left this morning knowing I would be cooking something today but not knowing what. They are genuinely concerned and skeptical.

I raised pretty smart kids.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

My family all remembers driving through central Florida and seeing a big roadside sign "Boilt Peanuts".

 

[Das Boot]

I would recommend more than 4 hours, like 6-8 minimum.

Makes sense, I'll shoot for 6-8 hours tomorrow.

That's good advice. Also, be careful with the salt. The flavor seems to concentrate towards the end of the boil, when a great deal of the water has evaporated.A common mistake that I make is testing the peanuts periodically throughout the boil and get worried about them being too bland. I keep adding more salt and end up with overly salty peanuts.Trust the recipe and if you do test them for seasoning levels, wait until the very end when much of the water's evaporated to test them. It's pretty simple to add more salt then and boil them a bit longer.

Thanks, sounds like very good advice, I definitely don't like overly salty foods.I went with 1/2 cup of sea salt and I won't add any more unless it seems really bland after 6 hours.

 

[trader jake]

Never heard of such a thing. Do you eat the shell or shell it as you would a roasted peanut?

Discard the shell as you would a normal roasted peanut.J

Some of us don't discard the shell.

 

[Joe Mammy]

Be sure to pronounce them correctly, "balled peanuts".

 

[The Flying Turtle]

The guys around here call them REDNECK CAVIAR.

I tried them last week for the first time and they are one of the most disgusting textures I have ever had.

 

[pollardsvision]

The guys around here call them REDNECK CAVIAR.I tried them last week for the first time and they are one of the most disgusting textures I have ever had.

As Joe mentioned, it's a pretty polarizing food. People usually either love them or hate them with very few in between.

 

[Seymour Corn]

Had them at Tropicana Field last season for the first time. They were okay, but not as good as the salty in-shell peanuts and a big beer.

Why do the Mets sell salty peanuts and the Yankess sell unsalted 'Nut Club' peanuts?

 

[Das Boot]

They turned out great, my wife and I both liked them.

The older daughter gave them a

The younger daughter is just being stubborn and won't try them.

A few thoughts...

Next time I think I'll save the brine water for the first day - to resoak them in and microwave them for a snack after they've cooled off - I liked them better hot

I actually think they needed a little more salt, but they were fine as is.

Looking forward to trying some of the other spices I've heard mentioned, e.g.

cayenne pepper
bay leaf
honey (my theory - maybe a bit like honey roasted peanuts)

 

[Genedoc]

They turned out great, my wife and I both liked them.

The older daughter gave them a

The younger daughter is just being stubborn and won't try them.

A few thoughts...

Next time I think I'll save the brine water for the first day - to resoak them in and microwave them for a snack after they've cooled off - I liked them better hot

I actually think they needed a little more salt, but they were fine as is.

Looking forward to trying some of the other spices I've heard mentioned, e.g.

cayenne pepper
bay leaf
honey (my theory - maybe a bit like honey roasted peanuts)

My predictions - the cayenne and bay will work fine. The honey will be a messy disaster. Glad you gave them a shot. For snacks, they freeze well. Put the boiled peanuts whole in zip lock freezer baggies and freeze them. When you want a snack, poke holes in the freezer baggie and run really hot water over the peanuts and through the bag. They defrost quickly and you reheat them at the same time. My Mom used to make them in huge batches and freeze dozens of bags.

 

[Das Boot]

They turned out great, my wife and I both liked them.

The older daughter gave them a

The younger daughter is just being stubborn and won't try them.

A few thoughts...

Next time I think I'll save the brine water for the first day - to resoak them in and microwave them for a snack after they've cooled off - I liked them better hot

I actually think they needed a little more salt, but they were fine as is.

Looking forward to trying some of the other spices I've heard mentioned, e.g.

cayenne pepper
bay leaf
honey (my theory - maybe a bit like honey roasted peanuts)

My predictions - the cayenne and bay will work fine. The honey will be a messy disaster. Glad you gave them a shot. For snacks, they freeze well. Put the boiled peanuts whole in zip lock freezer baggies and freeze them. When you want a snack, poke holes in the freezer baggie and run really hot water over the peanuts and through the bag. They defrost quickly and you reheat them at the same time. My Mom used to make them in huge batches and freeze dozens of bags.

Thanks, great storage and revival tips.My wife predicted the same thing about using honey, so you're both probably right.

My theory is that it will melt and dissolve... I'll try it next time for entertainment's sake.

 

[pollardsvision]

Cayenne works pretty well, but I've found it takes alot to produce much heat (maybe I'm just using cheap cayenne).

I've had better luck with dried chiles that I've crumbled up. Arbol's seem to bring a good amount of heat and some flavor.

 

[Wingnut]

Forget doin it from scratch. Pick up a bag of frozen preseasoned/parboiled cajun peanuts (like THESE), cover with water, bring to a boil, and remove from heat. Done.

Ive seen a few different brands down here in Florida, some Publix supermarkets carry em in the freezer section.