Spicy Cajun Boiled Peanuts Food

SPICY CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• 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.

CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS RECIPE (3 WAYS!)

Steps:

• INSTANT POT BOILED PEANUTS: (77-93 Minutes) Place the peanuts in a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot. Add the salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 4 quarts water... Or enough to cover the peanuts when you push them down.
• Lock the lid into place. Set on Pressure Cook High for 77 minutes for green peanuts or 93 minutes for raw peanuts. Once the timer goes off, perform a natural release. Once the steam button drops it's safe to open the Instant Pot.
• STOVETOP BOILED PEANUTS: (2-8 Hours) Place a large 6-8 quart dutch oven over high heat. Add the peanuts, salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 4+ quarts of water, or enough to cover the peanuts when they are pushed down.
• Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir well, then lower the heat to a mild simmer. Cover and cook for 2-3 hours for green peanuts or 6-8 hours for raw peanuts. Check the water level every hour and add warm tap water if needed.
• CROCK POT BOILED PEANUTS: (22-38 Hours) Set out a large 6+ quart crock pot. Add the peanuts, salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 3-4 quarts water, or enough to cover the peanuts when they are pressed down.
• Cover the crock pot and set on low. Cook for 22-24 hours for green peanuts, and 36-38 hours for raw peanuts. Add water every 8 hours if needed.

SPICY BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• In a medium pot, cover the peanuts with water and bring to a boil.
• Add the cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon salt. Lower to a simmer, cover and cook at least 2 hours. Peanuts are done when the shells are easy to remove and the peanuts are creamy all the way through. Serve warm.
• Cook's Note: Peanuts can be refrigerated in the boiling liquid for up to 3 days after cooking.

SPICY CAJUN PEANUTS

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper to the oil and cook, stirring, for a few seconds.
• Add peanuts to skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. stirring constantly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Enjoy.

SPICY CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Wash raw peanuts in shell.
• Soak peanuts in water to cover 45 minutes to loosen any remaining dirt.
• Drain peanuts, and rinse well under cold running water.
• Place peanuts, salt, and remaining ingredients in a 12-quart Dutch oven.
• Add 1 3/4 gallon water; stir well.
• Cover and bring to a boil; decrease heat and simmer 4-6 hours or until tender (peanuts are done when texture is tender and firm, but not crunchy--similar to cooked pinto beans).
• Drain peanuts, and store in zip-lock plastic bags in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in zip-lock plastic freezer bags for up to 2 months.

SUPER SPICY BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a large pot
• stir well.
• set on high heat to boil.
• once boiling reduce heat to a low simmer
• simmer until soft usually about 3 hours stir occasionally.