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Boiled Peanuts

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  • on April 13, 2013

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    I think Alton has specified raw peanuts, not green because 3/4 of the United States cannot obtain green peanuts. According to this wikipedia on boiled peanuts, when you buy raw peanuts (I bought mine in the bulk section they are dehydrated and you just need to soak them in water overnight, then cook accordingly. It would be lovely to get green peanuts when in season, but alas, in southern California, that just isn't happening, but neither is fresh soy beans/edamame. I would add more salt next time. If you want to make cajun boiled peanuts, check the the wikipedia boiled peanuts webpage.

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  • on June 09, 2012

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    You DO NOT use RAW peanuts...you use GREEN peanuts which only have a short growing season. They are in season now and my Publix lets me know when they arrive and I buy them all. Alton's cooking method describes green peanuts, so I am guessing somebody that wasn't from the South must have thought...green peanuts? and changed the wording to raw. After cooking , they freeze beautifully for football season!

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  • on February 01, 2010

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    Can you use dry raw peanuts instead of green peanuts? I would like to make some out of season and would hate to ruin them if you can't use them.

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  • on June 09, 2009

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    This recipe is a good place to start, but 1 oz of salt per gallon wasn't enough. Also, I used green peanuts (which are superior to other types of peanuts when boiled imho and they were at different stages of doneness before the recipe tells you to check them, maybe 2.5 hours in.

    I was surprised that Alton didn't mention green peanuts, since they are so much better when boiled and he usually knows stuff like that. Maybe the difference isn't common knowledge...

    I'd recommend you taste the liquid early on to make sure you don't end up with bland peanuts!

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  • on May 29, 2009

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    This recipe has a flaw. It says add 2 pounds peanuts plus 3 gallons of water to a 12 quart pan. The 3 gallons of water would fill the pot to the top with no room for the peanuts.

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  • on February 13, 2009

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    Add 1/2 cup of red pepper to kick it up a notch.

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  • on January 04, 2008

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    Was looking for something for my friend who doesn't like Edamame and Sushi. So, I thought, boiled peanuts!

    I was born and raised in Hawaii and Sashimi, sushi, boiled peanuts, wasabi edamame, dried squid, cuttle fish, is all up my alley when drinking beer. It's hard trying to get these Texans to try new things. *sigh*

    This recipe was very simple and tasty! I love you Alton!! :D

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  • on November 04, 2007

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    This is a simple, but delicious recipe. I would make them with Valencia peanuts grown mostly in New Mexico, Texas and So. Carolina. Wonderful to eat and healthy!

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  • on November 04, 2007

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    As a fellow Southerner, boiled peanuts are in my heritage. This recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare this delight and for those inclined to the spicier side of life... add some Tony Chatchers cajun seasoning to the mix (to taste to make a cajun affair!

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