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Old Bay boiled peanuts in a basket, with a container of seasoning behind it.

Old Bay Boiled Peanuts

Chrysti Benner
The salty southern classic combines with Old Bay seafood seasoning to create a flavorful snack or appetizer. You can make them in your Instant Pot or slow cooker--so easy!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw peanuts (not roasted)
  • 1/4 cup coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 cup Old Bay seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and sort through the peanuts, discarding any broken pieces or debris.
  • Add peanuts, salt, and Old Bay seasoning to the insert pot of an Instant Pot or slow cooker. Cover with water (usually about 6-8 cups).
  • If using an Instant Pot, place the trivet on top of the peanuts and add a heatproof bowl to the trivet to help weigh it down. This will help to keep the peanuts submerged (I don't find this step necessary with the Crock Pot, but you certainly can do it if you'd like).
  • For Instant Pot cooking, cook on high pressure for 85 minutes, followed by a natural release of pressure.
  • For Crock Pot cooking, cook on the high setting for 5-7 hours, or until the peanuts are tender. Stir occasionally during cooking, adding more water as needed to keep the peanuts covered.
  • Remove the peanuts to an airtight container and add some brine to cover them. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to serve (they become softer and more flavorful as they sit in the brine, preferably overnight).

Notes

  • It's important to use raw peanuts, not roasted. You can typically find raw peanuts in grocery stores in the produce section. 
  • If you have access to green peanuts (fresh raw peanuts that haven't been dried), you can use those as well
  • You can eat boiled peanuts hot or cold—it’s up to you!
  • I’ve found that using 1/2 cup of Old Bay seasoning gives a nice, pronounced flavor. If you want a more subtle flavor, you could decrease to 1/4 cup. I prefer these with 1/4 cup of salt, but you can increase to 1/3 cup for saltier peanuts.
  • There are different preferences for how soft or salty boiled peanuts should be. You can adjust to your liking—if the peanuts aren’t as soft as you’d prefer, you can add some more cooking time
  • Store peanuts in their brine, in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 2367mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 4gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg
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