I’ve got a fun snack recipe for you today, one that would be fabulous to have on hand for all those hungry holiday houseguests who will inevitably be hanging around your kitchen … boiled peanuts! This Southern roadside treasure is super easy to make at home in your slow cooker and would be a fun one to introduce to family and friends if you live anywhere other than the South. :)
Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds peanuts, raw, in-shell, not roasted!
- water
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning, (optional - basically a mix of salt, different peppers, garlic and other spices)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse peanuts and then place in the bottom of the slow cooker. Fill with water about three-quarters of the way to the top. The peanuts will float at this point.
- Sprinkle the salt and other seasonings on top. Turn slow cooker to high and cook for 6 to 7 hours, stirring occasionally to mix in the floating peanuts on the top.
- Drain and serve warm or refrigerate for up to 4 or 5 days. Great to have on hand for hungry house guests!
Recipe Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Gift Ideas for Real Foodies
This is basically how I’ve been making mine at home. I LOVE boiled peanuts, my Mother is from South Carolina, and I’m stuck in California. So these are required when I am missing these amazing snacks!