With this recipe for Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts, you can have the delicious Southern staple ready to eat in a fraction of the time normally required!
Instant Pot boiled peanuts are a salty southern snack you can enjoy at home! This is one of my favorite boiled peanuts recipes!
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He was known to everyone in our community as “The Peanut Man.”
I was just a kid and had no clue what his real name was, but I knew his little portable roadside stand near the railroad tracks meant something good.
It meant having a Styrofoam cup or paper bag full of steaming hot boiled peanuts to devour while sitting on the front porch on a sticky summer evening.
It meant letting the salty brine drip down your wrists in rivets.
Most of all, it meant enjoying the simple things in life.
I grew up in the South, spending several years of my childhood in Charleston, South Carolina and Jacksonville, Florida.
Roadside stands like “The Peanut Man’s” weren’t uncommon. And it wasn’t uncommon for us to stop at these stands and buy a huge container full of them.
My, oh my, they were good.
Why I Started Making Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
If you’ve never had boiled peanuts, they’re a little different than what you might expect.
The outside shell is somewhat soft, so you crack it open and the peanuts inside are soft, rather than crunchy. Sort of the consistency of a firm, cooked bean.
The traditional method of making boiled peanuts requires cooking the peanuts in a brine solution for a long time in order to achieve that softness.
They’re salty, and some people add other seasonings to vary the flavor.
I moved to Nashville sixteen years ago when I came here for college. Much to my chagrin, boiled peanuts are nowhere to be found!
I’m not sure why this city hasn’t caught on to the southern delicacy that I cherish from my youth, but nonetheless, I’ve been deprived in these recent years.
I craved boiled peanuts during each of my pregnancies. And sometimes I crave them even though I’m not pregnant. They’re just so good.
I recently purchased an Instant Pot when it was being sold for a killer deal during Amazon Prime Day.
I had been on the fence about getting one for quite some time, but when I saw how inexpensive it was at that time, I jumped on it. Boy, am I glad I did.
I have seriously used it multiple times a week (often daily!) since purchasing it.
One of the best discoveries I’ve made? I saw on This Old Gal that you can make Instant Pot boiled peanuts!!
They are super easy, frugal, and the salty goodness is ready in about two hours. Hallelujah!
You can also make Instant Pot Cajun boiled peanuts or Nashville Hot boiled peanuts, if you like to take a walk on the spicy side!
At the recommendation of some of my readers, I also made Instant Pot Hawaiian boiled peanuts, which were totally new to me!
Don’t have an Instant Pot yet? Try my recipes for Crockpot Boiled Peanuts and Crockpot Cajun Boiled Peanuts!
You can also make stove top boiled peanuts!
How Do You Make Boiled Peanuts in an Instant Pot?
The process is quite easy.
You rinse and sort through the raw peanuts, then add them to the insert pot of your Instant Pot, along with some coarse sea salt (I usually use this kind from Morton).
Then add some water, being careful not to exceed the recommended amount for your pressure cooker.
Because the peanuts float, you’ll need to weigh them down a little bit so they stay submerged as much as possible.
I use the trivet that came with the Instant Pot topped with a small glass Pyrex bowl, like this one.
How Long Does it Take to Boil Peanuts in the Pressure Cooker?
You’ll use the Manual/Pressure Cook setting to select a cook time of 80 minutes at high pressure, followed by a natural release of pressure.
If you want your boiled peanuts extra soft, you may want to increase the cook time by another 10-20 minutes, but I find 80 minutes to be just right for my taste!
The first time I made these and cracked open one of those Instant Pot boiled peanuts, I was instantly transported back to my childhood, eating the Southern staple snack in the Low Country.
They are just as good as The Peanut Man’s! It’s embarrassing how many I can eat in one sitting, but we’ll just keep that between you and me, mmkay?
Enjoy, friends!
Recommended Equipment for Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
- Instant Pot (I have the DUO60 model, which I love) or another electric pressure cooker
- Trivet
- Pyrex dish or other heatproof dish to weigh down the trivet
- Coarse sea salt
- Raw peanuts (I can usually find some at the grocery store, but you can also get them from Amazon)
Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
With this recipe for Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts, you can have the delicious Southern staple ready to eat in a fraction of the time normally required!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sort through the peanuts, removing any debris. Rinse peanuts well and place into the Instant Pot.
- Add salt to the insert pot.
- Add enough water to cover the peanuts and stir. Keep in mind that they will float, so you will need to place a weight on top of them to keep them submerged. I simply place the trivet that came with the Instant Pot on top of the peanuts, then place a small Pyrex bowl (if you don't have Pyrex, any heatproof bowl/mug should work) on top of the trivet to keep it weighted down. Be sure to not overfill the Instant Pot--refer to your particular model's guidelines on maximum fill.
- Lock the lid in place and close the vent. Using the manual setting, cook on high pressure for 80 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, turn the pressure cooker off of the Keep Warm setting and allow the pressure to completely release naturally.
Notes
- If you prefer your peanuts to be even softer, you can increase the cook time by 10-20 minutes, but I find 80 minutes to be soft enough for my taste.
- Feel free to get creative with seasonings, using Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, etc.
Recipe adapted from This Old Gal
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 274Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3744mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 12g
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So this recipe is for raw peanuts not green? I normally boil my own peanuts so I can control the salt. Last week I decided to try to boil a batch of green peanuts and a batch of raw peanuts because I can’t always find the green ones. The raw ones taste better but take an incredibly long time to cook!
An it’s nice to run across another “Souhern girl”…I was born and raised in Charleston and moved to Jacksonville when I remarried.
Hello, fellow southerner! 🙂 You know, I’ve never tried it with green peanuts because they aren’t easy for me to find around here. I’ve only ever used raw peanuts. I’ve heard some people say the green peanuts work better for boiling (I guess it’s faster because of their higher water content). The pressure cooker shaves off some of the time for the raw ones, though! And you’re right, they are tasty!! 🙂
I thought green and raw peanuts were the same.
Hi Susan! I used to think that as well. They are sort of the same (both types are indeed raw in the sense that they haven’t been roasted or cooked), but with one difference between the two–green peanuts are freshly dug up and still have a good bit of moisture in them, whereas “raw” peanuts have been air-dried, so their moisture content is lower. It can be difficult to find green peanuts in some areas, so I always just use raw peanuts for my boiled peanuts. Hope that helps! 🙂
Can these salty delights be dried in a dehydrator after boiling, so they can be kept longer?
Hi Charlie! That’s a great question. I’ve never tried it personally, but I found this article that says you can: https://www.boiled-peanut-world.com/how-to-dry-peanuts.html
It does say the texture is different from roasted peanuts, which makes sense. If you give it a try, I’d love to know how it turns out for you! 🙂
Hi Ladies! I too am a boiled peanut girl. I graduated high school just outside of Charleston, SC, also lived in NC, and currently reside in FL.
I am crazy for my Cajun style boiled peanuts. All the local peanut men of my area, have died, or disappeared. That said, SAMS Club has really good frozen peanuts for $6.00 a 5lb. bag, but, I decided to try making my own.
Before the Instant Pot, now in its virgin run, I used my crockpot, but even on high, it requires at least 24 hours to get them to the softness I find most favorable.
Like you, I too use the Jumbo Raw dry nuts, manufactured and distributed by Hampton Farms. The 24 oz. bag is perfect for the 6 qt. Instant Pot Duo.
I shall let you know how my trial run turns out in a few hours, but suffice to say, not only am I a WFPB vegan, as a food industry worker, I’m also world fusion. My recipe is killer good!!!!
Merry and Blessed Christmas y’all! ❤️
Hi, Sandra! I’m so glad you are giving these a try with your Cajun recipe–I hope you LOVE them and that it saves you a lot of time! 🙂 Merry Christmas to you!
Green Peanuts are seasonal and are really just harvested within a couple of weeks. As they loose some moisture they are considered Raw at that point. They both are excellent for boiled peanuts. During the season in Georgia we would get Fresh Green Peanuts from the farmers markets, and when the fresh were gone the farmers markets had raw stored in cool dry rooms that would give you raw peanuts all year. We sometimes called them last seasons peanuts, because they would keep raw for a year in the climate controlled coolers. So areas that never see Green Raw Peanuts and just see the bags of Raw Peanuts, never fear you will still be a hit when you boil up some peanuts and a southern boy visits. Really you can’t tell the difference. I find that Valencia Peanuts that come out of New Mexico, and some from South Carolina and Georgia to be the best raw for boiled peanuts. They are sweeter and have a reddish purple peanut skin, sometimes with 4 peas in a pod.
Was looking at the reviews for this boiled peanut recipe and was a little shocked by your post. I”m a Jacksonville native and I grew up with boiled peanuts just like you. Jacksonville is still the South ma’am. Little offensive.. but all I can say is bless your heart.
I lived in Florida for several years and loved boiled peanuts!! I live in easy Tennessee now and was wondering, where do you get your peanuts??
Hi Donna! I have been able to find raw peanuts at my local Super Walmart. I believe Kroger sells them as well!
Amazon is supposed to be selling them.
Yes, Candi, they do sell them! They cost a bit more than in the grocery store, but it’s a great option if you can’t find them locally!
I just bought mine from Kooking with Keith located in Anderson, SC. https://kookingwithkeith.com/collections/peanuts
Great price and shipping.!
I’m from Anderson now living in Tennessee. Great post.
Guess in going with the Amazon route
You might have luck finding them at your local grocery store, typically in the produce section. If not, Amazon is a good bet!
Thank you, Dean–I hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Many times Asian markets have the raw peanuts in a bin. They like to stand there and pick through them and cull out the best ones to buy. It is worth it, but takes time. So many of us just buy them already bagged in the sacks like potatoes come in, but finer weave. You can also order them by the bag from several online peanut farmers and suppliers. Google it. They are in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. You can read if they are growers or just resellers.
Thank you for sharing, Raymond! I’ve never cooked with the green peanuts, but like you, I’ve been very pleased with the results of regular raw peanuts. I will have to check out the online peanut farmers and suppliers!
If you are in East Tennessee, I found 10 lb. bags at Ingles, and 1.5 lb at Publix.
That should be ‘East Tennessee’!
Try Ingles if you have one by you. Our Ingles has them in the fresh vegetables section.
Good idea! I have found raw peanuts in the produce section of Publix before as well!
Can’t wait to try these in my InstantPot! I live in Goose Creek, SC…… Sad to say but Tony ‘The Peanut Man’ passed away last year!
Hi Colleen (I’m waving hello to the Low Country)! Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear that about Tony! I hope you enjoy them in memory of The Peanut Man.
Thanks for this recipe. I am a lifelong Alabaman, and I also remember the roadside shacks and trucks with boiled peanuts. There always were several around the Alabama-Florida line. I looked at several recipes and decided it was too much trouble, Now, thanks to you, I will make my own in my IP. I’m very fond of the cajun flavor so I’ll be working on getting those just right.
Hi Katherine! I’d love to hear your cajun version once you have it just right! 🙂
Another Goose Creek girl, I am right now doing some boiled peanuts in my instant pot. I can’t wait to try them
I hope you enjoyed them, Kathy! Give my love to the low country! 🙂
Is your recipe for firm boiled peanuts?
I used the same equipment and the same ingredients, but I had to more than double the time in my Instant Pot, and they still weren’t as soft as I would like them to be.
I’m trying to find out how long I need to keep them cooking to get them SOFT. Like cooked black-eyed pea soft.
Hi Dustin! Mine are soft, but definitely not black-eyed pea soft. I’m surprised doubling the time didn’t soften them enough–but yes, my guess is they just need more time to get that soft. Since I haven’t tried getting them to that consistency, I don’t know for sure how long it would take. Sorry, I wish I had a more definitive answer to give you!
I do mine for a 115 minutes. I used 1/3 cup salt and one peeled garlic pod. Perfect every time!
Ooh, I love the idea of adding a garlic pod! I might try that next time! 🙂
My peanuts were like mush , and I followed the recipe exactly.
Same here 🙁
I’m sorry to hear that, Marian. I’ve made them countless times and my peanuts have never been mushy. I’m wondering if it was the type of peanuts used?
I’ve seen on other recipes that 90 minutes makes them soft.
The best boiled peanuts I’ve ever found were Jumbo peanuts at a TA on the Florida-Georgia line. They were Cajun, boiled in orange juice. Nice creamy texture, a little heat and a little sweet. I’ll have to see if I can come up with a similar combination to try in my IP. They have large bags of peanuts at Ingles.
Wow, I’ve never heard of them being boiled in orange juice, but I can see how that would be so tasty!!
I made perfect boiled peanuts using your recipe today. Thanks.
You’re very welcome! I’m so glad they turned out well for you! 🙂
I saw that someone was made boiled peanuts in their Instant Pot on Facebook. I almost fell off the my chair. I started searching on Google and ended up on your site. I haven’t had boiled peanuts since I was stationed at Charleston AFB from 1977 – 1980. The local civilians that worked in the jet shop would bring in paper bags of boiled peanuts that their family made. THEY WERE AWESOME!!! I am so pumped to get some peanuts ordered and make some of my own. I never thought I would have them again unless I went back south ( live in Wisconsin). I have tried to explain the boiled peanut to my friends here, but it just doesn’t click how a peanut can be a soft salty snack. Thank you very much!! Bob
Hi Bob! I love hearing others’ stories about boiled peanuts–I too remember having them in brown paper bags and styrofoam cups! I can’t wait for you to try them–I hope they take you down memory lane, as they do for me! 🙂
Hi! Thank you for the recipe! I’m using green peanuts and used 2lbs doubling all ingredients. Should I increase the cook time since I’m using 2lbs instead of 1lb. I have it set for an hour and a half right now since I love them super soft and juicy. Thank you!!
Hi Heidi! You shouldn’t need to increase the cook time due to the increased amount of peanuts, but if you want them super soft, then you may want to increase the time a bit. Enjoy!! 🙂
SC girl here! Just received an instant pot for my birthday and found this site! I have already run out and purchased some green peanuts – can’t wait to try it this weekend! Thanks!!!!!
Happy birthday, Kim–what a great gift you received! Hope you enjoy the peanuts this weekend! 🙂
Thanks for sharing your wonderful memories. Mine go back a “bit” further. When we would buy roadside peanuts they always came in a paper sack with lots of napkins. You had to careful, because the bottom would give out sooner rather than later. The best ones though were when they would send us kids out in the fields to bring back a potful. Granny would simmer them on the stove all day and that night after supper we would sit outside eating peanuts and drinking fresh squeezed lemonade. Still love them and the memories they bring. I buy green peanuts when in season and raw when they are not. For those who don’t know, you just have to make sure they haven’t been sitting around forever or they will never really soften up. Thanks again for sharing your story.
Hi Rhonda! I love hearing stories like this–thank you so much for sharing! Mmm, boiled peanuts and fresh squeezed lemonade sounds like the best kind of evening! What fun memories. 🙂 I have never used green peanuts–I’m not sure where to buy them around here. And I didn’t know that about peanuts that have been sitting around too long–that’s helpful to know!
Hi there! Just made this recipe today and it was delish! I don’t have an IP, I have an electric pressure cooker from QVC with no fancy settings. It actually has a knob on it for a timer and it only goes to 60 minutes! Anyways, I pressure cooked it for 75 minutes but it was still quite firm. I added another 35 minutes and it was perfect. I think when I upgrade my IP, I’ll get a Mealthy. Anyways, I like that I can control the saltiness in the peanuts. I did add some slap ya mama Cajun seasoning and some garlic powder and used sea salt from Trader Joe’s. Then took it to the movies!
Thanks!
Hi Nancy! Cajun seasoning and garlic powder in addition to the salt sounds AMAZING! I really need to try that the next time I make these. I’m so glad the extra cook time helped them come out perfect. Thank you so much for letting me know! 🙂
Thanks for the recipe. I grew up in S.C. and have by the grace of God moves back!! I remember eating boiled peanuts with my aunt growing up. It was kind of our thing to do together. And of course wash them down with a coke in a little glass bottle!! Can’t wait to make these this week. Taking to a tail gate on Saturday!!
Hi Jane! Boiled peanuts and a bottle of Coke sounds like the perfect snack combo! I hope you enjoy these this weekend. 🙂
These were awesome. I did have to double my time due to the fact that I used jumbo peanuts. Which I figured that I would but it sure beats the heck out of having to cook these suckers for hours on end. Thank you so much.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Teresa! Thank you for taking the time to let me know! 🙂
The Peanut Shop in the Arcade Downtown has great boiled peanuts… One of Nashville’s treasures is the Peanut Shop… right next to Manny’s Pizza in the Arcade… must stop places in Nashville.
Really?! I need to check it out!! I’ve lived here for 18 years and had no idea–thanks for the tip, Todd!
i have a pressure cooker xl would i cook them the way and time
Hi Pamela, I’m not very familiar with the Power Pressure Cooker XL, but from my research, it looks like it won’t go up to 80 minutes for the cook time. As far as I can tell, you can only select certain increments of time. So if that is the case, I think the easiest thing to do would be to use the Soup/Stew button, then use the cook time selector to bring the cook time up to 60 minutes. As soon as the 60 minute cook time is complete, switch to the Rice/Risotto setting and use the cook time selector to bring the cook time up to 25 minutes. I hope that helps! 🙂
thank you i will try it and let you know how they come out
ok thank you
I am from South Carolina. I lived in Texas for a few years and don’t remember seeing boiled peanuts during that time period. I normally get boiled peanuts from the Peanut Man here in Columbia, but he’s closed up the shop that was located close to my house. I bought a bag of boiled peanuts recently that weren’t very good from somewhere else, so I decided to make my own boiled nuts.
I got my first electric pressure cooker in 2013. It’s my absolute favorite kitchen device. I made your recipe for boiled peanuts in it last night. I believe 1/3 cup of sea salt is perfect for the brine. I like my boiled peanuts on the mushy side. I ended up cooking the raw peanuts for about 2.5 hours on high pressure (my old Cuisinart pressure cooker doesn’t go past 95 minutes. When they stopped cooking then I added a little more water and let them sit for another 30 before starting cooking them again for another hour. They turned out perfect for my taste.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Layla! Your adjustments sound perfect–and I’m happy to hear you’ve found a way to enjoy boiled peanuts from the comfort of your own home! 🙂
Born and raised in Charleston, I’ve been eating boiled peanuts since 1959 when I got my first tooth. 🙂 My dad grew peanuts in our yard west of the Ashley. I’ve always made boiled peanuts using green Valencia peanuts, but they are so hard to find now, so I’m about to use your recipe using raw/dried Valencia in my instant pot. Thank you for this, I’ll let you know how it turns out.
Hi Laura! I’ve never used green peanuts in this recipe, because I haven’t been able to find them, either. I hope you enjoy them this way with the raw peanuts! 🙂
I was so pleased to come across your recipe! I lived in Jacksonville until 1998 when I moved to CA. I have not had them since I left. I used to get them at the flea market by the airport, it was always a fun time for me. I can’t wait to try your recipe
I hope you enjoy them, Kimberly, and that they bring back those fun memories of enjoying them at the flea market! 🙂
Thanks for the recipe, great place to start from. We ended up using 1/3 c of cavender’s greek seasoning instead of the salt. I think will increase the levels on that next time cause it did not have the flavor I was looking for but was almost there. Also went with a longer cooking time for softer peanuts.
Hi Randall! Thanks for your note about your tweaks–the addition of the Greek seasoning sounds tasty!
I haven’t had boiled peanuts in forever!!! I’m from the Philippines and my mom made these all of the time. One of my childhood favorites! I am trying your recipe today! Thank you!
Hi Michelle! I hope you enjoy them and they bring back many happy memories of your childhood, just as they do for me! 🙂
As my dad was in the Marines, I’ve lived in both Coastal Carolina and the Low Country and in Florida during my Coast Guard career. I’ve loved them my whole life. I myself add Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning in with the salt. Yum!
Here’s a new twist. In Hawaii at the farmer’s markets in Kauai and Maui, you can get raw Hawaiian peanuts. I’ve used those to make boiled peanuts. You can even buy them boiled locally, if you look hard enough. They are sweeter than the Mainland peanuts and very delicious!
Hi Mr. Whitney–It sounds like you and I have lived in some of the same areas! I sometimes add Tony Chachere’s as well (along with some hot sauce!) for a Cajun version. I would love to try Hawaiian peanuts–I’ll have to search for them–thanks for the suggestion! 🙂
I grew up in the South and love boiled peanuts. My parents boiled them at home and we’d get bags of them, from folks selling them on the side of the highway, when we went to see our grandparents in Fla. I live in Zapopan, Mexico now and green peanuts in the shell can be hard to find. But they are often at the markets, this time of year. I went to the Abastos market this week, which is huge; several open warehouse blocks. One of the stands had some beauties and I bought 2 kilos of them. I love making boiled peanuts in my IP and this recipe is wonderful!
Thank you for sharing, Kathy! I love hearing about the memories others have of such a simple yet delicious food. I’m glad you were able to stock up on some peanuts from the market–how fun to be able to enjoy boiled peanuts around the world! 🙂
I was wondering if your peanut man by the railroad tracks was right outside of hanahan. Because that was my peanut man growing up. Just wondering if this is a “it’s a small world” moment
Hi Nick! Yes, we lived in Hanahan–so it is indeed a small world! 🙂
Just found this recipe and went to buy the raw peanuts on Amazon and the link goes to a dog chew toy, pretty sure it won’t taste the same LOL
Can’t wait to try them!
Oh goodness, thank you for letting me know, Sandi–I’ve updated the links so nobody ends up pressure cooking a chew toy, haha!
Look great! Does this recipe work without salt? I prefer my peanuts to be unsalted, if possible.
Thanks
I haven’t tried it, but I think it should work fine without salt, if you prefer your boiled peanuts unsalted. Enjoy! 🙂
Do they have to be in the shell?
I got a pound of raw shelled peanuts, thinking I could avoid the mess of shelling them.
I’ve never tried boiling shelled peanuts, Glenn, so I can’t say for sure how they’d turn out. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work, but you might need to decrease the cook time. If you give it a try, I’d love to know how it works out for you!
Hi! We recently moved from Atlanta to West of LA and my eldest son, who turns sixteen tomorrow, has asked for boiled peanuts for his birthday. I am ordered mine on Nuts.com and will surprise him…maybe because the smell is hard to miss! I am grateful for such an easy recipe. We might even take some to our homeschool group so they can all get a taste of one of our favorite Southern foods. Thank you for posting!
Hi Mindy! That sounds like a great idea! I hope your son and homeschool group enjoy a taste of the south! 🙂
My husband has missed having boiled peanuts since he lived down south when he was in his early twenties. He is talked about it I’ve never had them so I bought raw peanuts at the Asian market and decided to surprise him with them. Your recipe was very easy to follow. I decided to try them since he’s still at work and they’re hot from the instapot. They’re good. I think next time I’ll add more salt and less water. I have more peanuts to make another batch in case I screwed this one up.
The recipe was easy there wasn’t a way for me to screw it up. Thank you for that. He’s going to be so excited when he gets home.
Hi Diane! I’m so glad to hear the recipe was easy for you. You are so thoughtful to make a batch for your husband–I bet he was really surprised! 🙂
When I started reading your post about the “Peanut Man”, I wondered if you were from Charleston, then you confirmed my hunch. We used to see the Pranut Man sometimes at the Battery when I was young. My mother would get green peanuts sometimes from the old A&P or maybe Piggly Wiggly. I introduced my Northern husband to them, but have to use raw peanuts instead of the green ones. Thanks. Glad to make it in an instant pot – seemed like it took for hours in a regular pot.
What a small world! Yes, I use raw peanuts as well, since I can’t find green ones in my area. I hope you and your husband enjoy them as much as we do! 🙂
I buy green peanuts from Patel Brothers on Nolensville Pike, and I e seen boiled peanuts sold on the side of Bell Road near Percy Priest. That said, thanks for the idea of pressure cooking them.
Ooh, that’s good to know! I’m familiar with the Patel Brothers location, and I’ll have to keep an eye out for the boiled peanuts stand. Thanks for the tips!