Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts

Name: Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
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

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

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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

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

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

Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste a peanut and adjust seasoning with more salt or hot sauce if desired.
5

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

Questions

How long does Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Cajun Spiced Boiled Peanuts?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Keep the slow cooker between half and two-thirds full; the cook time stays roughly the same.

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