Cooking, photographing (and eating!) this easy recipe takes me back to my childhood past: Crock Pot Boiled Peanuts.
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I grew up snacking on boiled peanuts. They’re a southern thing, I guess! These are one of the best treats I can remember eating as a kid…. and I still enjoy them as an adult!
I couldn’t help but think of my beloved papa while smelling these cooking. I was so much wishing he was still here to enjoy them with me! When I was a child, wherever we went that was selling them we always got a bag. It was probably the only way he could get me to stop talking for 10 minutes! 🙂
Several years ago while out on the boat, my friend Shannon broke out a huge Ziploc bag of boiled peanuts she made in her slow cooker. All of us ate the entire bag that day! 😮 Of course I had to ask her how it was done. CRAZY EASY!
These are a perfect snack for game day get-togethers, tailgating, boating or just eating at home (like I did!). I’m planning on making a big pot for my yearly fish stew party for people to munch on while the stew is simmering!
I seasoned mine with only salt, but you can also spice them up with cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning, garlic, or cajun seasoning.
It’s important to use “green” peanuts in this recipe (not roasted). Green peanuts are freshly picked and normally available between May and November. I purchased mine at my local farmer’s market, The Friendly Market. Enjoy!
Crock Pot Boiled Peanuts
Prep Time: 5 mins- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 mins
- Yield: 2 pounds 1x
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- 2 pounds green peanuts
- 2 quarts water
- 1/3 cup kosher salt
Instructions
- Place peanuts in a colander and wash well under cold running water to remove dirt and debris. Place peanuts in slow cooker and cover with water. Add salt and stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours, or until desired tenderness. Check during cooking and add additional water and stir, if necessary.
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Larry Joseph Morgan says
September 21, 2016 at 11:15 amPlease correct me if I am wrong, but I assume that “Green Peanuts” are the same as “Raw Peanuts, that I can purchase at my local Publix here in Florida.
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
September 21, 2016 at 11:17 amHi Larry! Yes… Raw green peanuts. I hope you enjoy them!
Gary says
January 4, 2017 at 8:09 pmThe peanuts from the grocery are dry raw peanuts usually not green raw peanuts.
Oleta Powell says
August 9, 2017 at 3:21 pmThe peanuts I get at Publix are green raw peanuts. Though most of them seem to be mature. The boiled peanuts I remember from my childhood in Alabama were mostly immature. These you could eat she’ll and all!
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Jenn says
August 8, 2018 at 7:44 amThose dry peanuts are roasted, that’s why they aren’t green.
Kevin says
April 1, 2019 at 9:22 pmNo, you can buy roasted or raw. Green has nothing to do with roasted or not…
charles goodwin says
September 29, 2017 at 2:48 pmmp raw peanuts have been processed and dried. green peanuts are as they com from the ground and just washed good. big difference especially in the finished boiled peanuts. raw peanuts are okay when boiled but not even comparable to green boiled peanuts. ‘you might get arrested in South Carolina for boiling raw instead of green.
Larry Joseph Morgan says
September 30, 2017 at 2:00 pmI would NEVER want to upset the South Carolinians! I respect their traditions, love the “low country food”, and have no desire to be run out of the state! 😉
Jan says
July 21, 2018 at 8:02 amNo. .green peanuts are fresh from the ground. Raw peanuts are slightly dried out and are sold in a mesh bag.
Joe mc says
October 23, 2018 at 1:40 pmNo s green peanut is a peanut that freshly dug out of the ground before it is dried. A raw peanut can be either green or dried. Either can be booked . Dried peanuts take longer to boil to tenderness. I find boiled green peanuts no not come out of the hill as easily as dried after they are done.
Larry Joseph Morgan says
September 30, 2017 at 1:57 pmI would NEVER want to upset the South Carolinians! I respect their traditions, love the “low country food”, and have no desire to be run out of the state! 😉
Larry Joseph Morgan says
September 30, 2017 at 2:04 pmBTW…their BBQ ain’t bad either! 😉
Smith says
October 29, 2017 at 7:41 amCan you cook them on low for 12 hrs?
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
October 29, 2017 at 8:09 amI can’t say for sure because I’ve only cooked them on high heat, but typically it is recommended to double the time if you’re cooking on low heat, so I would try 10-12 hours on low. Let me know how it works out for you! 🙂
Lisa says
October 25, 2018 at 12:39 pmSo where would you recommend looking for green peanuts if you’re stuck two thousand miles away in Utah? 🙂
Rita says
November 6, 2018 at 9:38 amI found green peanuts at WalMart. I know it’s an unlikely place, but they were good!
Bev Humphrey says
November 11, 2018 at 10:27 amExcited to try- after crock pot boiling what is the next step if you are unfamiliar with this treat. I’m guessing they are wet? Need to dry ? How do you store them? Need refrigeration? I will watch for a reply before I attemt to make thank you p.s also a boxer dog owner/lover!!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
November 12, 2018 at 10:03 amHi Bev, yes they are wet and don’t dry them (keep the liquid with the peanuts). Once they have cooled I store them in a covered container in the fridge. I can’t say with certainty how long they last in the fridge because I always give away what I don’t eat to friends or they get all eaten at get-togethers. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
Capt Rich says
April 30, 2019 at 6:56 amThe given recipe works well but don’t be afraid to experiment with other spices. As far as storage. When I make a large batch, I will place a bunch in quart size zip lock bags and freeze them. Just pop them in the microwave bag and all. You’re ready to go when fresh green peanuts are out of season or just want a smaller portion
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Amy @ The Blond Cook says
April 30, 2019 at 8:19 amThanks so much for sharing, Capt Rich! 🙂
Dwayne Butler says
December 18, 2018 at 3:02 pmThank you for sharing your story and recipe. We had a church member bring us some yesterday. I’m about to try them out!
VIV says
March 10, 2019 at 10:36 pmYou can get raw peanuts in shell from Nuts .com as well as Amazon, but I far prefer Nuts. This recipe simplifies the cooking & watching, because of stovetop time and my tendancy to nap & let the water boil away *ahem* (so much smoke ) Thank you for this!
Amy @ The Blond Cook says
March 11, 2019 at 10:03 amThanks for sharing – Hope you enjoy the Crock Pot method! 🙂