Spicy Cajun Boiled Peanuts
"Carolina Cider Co., Yemassee, South Carolina"
- Ready In:
- 6hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Yields:
-
18 cups
ingredients
- 2 lbs raw virginia peanuts, in shell
- 1⁄2 cup kosher salt
- 1⁄4 cup crushed red pepper flakes
- 1⁄4 cup cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
directions
- 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.
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Reviews
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I followed everything but ... used raw Florida peanuts in shell, fresh off the field and have found this recipe easy, delicious. They were ready in 3-4 hours and are wonderful! Thanks for the recipe.
