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Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts

Tender, briny boiled peanuts slow-cooked with Cajun spices, hot sauce, and garlic for a classic Southern snack. The slow cooker makes this hands-off - just start them in the morning and they're ready by evening.

495 minEasyServes 8200 cal/serving

CajunAppetizerSlow CookerVeganStandardLow CarbHalal-friendlyDairy-FreeGluten-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs raw peanuts in the shell, rinsed
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend
  • 2 tbsp Louisiana-style hot sauce
  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 4 dried bay leaves
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 2 lbs rinsed raw peanuts in the shell in the slow cooker insert.

  2. 2

    Pour 8 cups water over the peanuts. Add 1/4 cup kosher salt, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend, 2 tbsp Louisiana-style hot sauce, 6 smashed garlic cloves, 4 dried bay leaves, and 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Cover and cook on HIGH for 7-8 hours, until the peanuts are tender and easily crack between your teeth. Check at 6 hours - if peanuts have absorbed most of the liquid, add another cup of water.

  4. 4

    Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste a peanut and adjust seasoning with more salt or hot sauce if desired.

  5. 5

    Serve warm directly from the slow cooker, or let cool and refrigerate in their liquid for up to 5 days.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts?

As written, 495 minutes: 15 of prep and 480 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 3 (overnight, or about 8 hours): "Cover and cook on HIGH for 7-8 hours, until the peanuts are tender and easily crack between your teeth."

What should Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 3: cook until the peanuts are tender and easily crack between your teeth.

Is there a substitute for Cajun seasoning in Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts?

The entry for Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts calls for 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

How hot is Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts?

Moderately. The heat in Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts comes from 2 tbsp Louisiana-style hot sauce and 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts keto-friendly?

A serving of Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts carries 0 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 0 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 0 percent.

Does Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts contain peanuts?

Yes: 2 lbs raw peanuts in the shell, rinsed. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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