Crock Pot Cajun Boiled Peanuts Recipe 45

CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS RECIPE (3 WAYS!)

Steps:

• INSTANT POT BOILED PEANUTS: (77-93 Minutes) Place the peanuts in a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot. Add the salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 4 quarts water... Or enough to cover the peanuts when you push them down.
• Lock the lid into place. Set on Pressure Cook High for 77 minutes for green peanuts or 93 minutes for raw peanuts. Once the timer goes off, perform a natural release. Once the steam button drops it's safe to open the Instant Pot.
• STOVETOP BOILED PEANUTS: (2-8 Hours) Place a large 6-8 quart dutch oven over high heat. Add the peanuts, salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 4+ quarts of water, or enough to cover the peanuts when they are pushed down.
• Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir well, then lower the heat to a mild simmer. Cover and cook for 2-3 hours for green peanuts or 6-8 hours for raw peanuts. Check the water level every hour and add warm tap water if needed.
• CROCK POT BOILED PEANUTS: (22-38 Hours) Set out a large 6+ quart crock pot. Add the peanuts, salt, cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper, liquid smoke, and garlic powder. Pour in 3-4 quarts water, or enough to cover the peanuts when they are pressed down.
• Cover the crock pot and set on low. Cook for 22-24 hours for green peanuts, and 36-38 hours for raw peanuts. Add water every 8 hours if needed.

CROCK POT CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Add peanuts to Crock-Pot, add in water
• Pour garlic powder, salt, Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes over the top. Stir everything together.
• Place dry crab boil on top
• Cook in the Crock Pot for 12-24 hours. The longer they cook the stronger the flavor.
• Add water as needed to make sure the peanuts are covered.

CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Sort through peanuts and remove any debris by rinsing with cold water.
• Place peanuts to slow cooker. Add kosher salt, Cajun seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes and jalapeño. Add about 6 cups of water or enough to cover the peanuts as they float. Cover and cook on low for 22-24 hours.
• Drain and serve warm or cold.

CROCK POT CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS WITH HAM

Steps:

• Place ham hocks (if using) on the bottom of the 6-qt slow cooker. Then add the peanuts, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes. Pour in enough water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 hours or LOW for 12 to 16 hours until peanuts are cooked to your desired softness. Stir occasionally, and test salt level. Add more if you prefer a saltier brine. Add additional water if needed to keep peanuts covered.
• Serve hot or cold.
• Storage: Store cooked peanuts in the refrigerator in zip top bags with brine for up to 7 to 10 days. Freeze peanuts with brine in zip top bags up to 6 months. Allow to defrost and serve warm or cold.
• Place ham hocks (if using) on the bottom of the 6-qt slow cooker. Then add the peanuts, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes. Pour in enough water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on HIGH 12 to 14 hours or LOW for 24 -26 hours until peanuts are cooked to your desired softness. Stir occasionally, and test salt level. Add more if you prefer a saltier brine. Add additional water if needed to keep peanuts covered.
• Serve hot or cold.
• Storage Suggestions - See recipe notesStore cooked peanuts in the refrigerator in zip top bags with brine for up to 7 to 10 days. Freeze peanuts with brine in zip top bags up to 6 months. Allow to defrost and serve warm or cold.

RACHAEL'S SUPERHEATED CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Place peanuts, crab boil, jalapenos, garlic powder, salt, Cajun seasoning, and red pepper flakes into a slow cooker. Pour in water to cover the peanuts and stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low until peanuts are soft, at least 24 hours. Stir occasionally, and add water as needed to keep peanuts covered. Drain; serve hot or cold.

CROCK POT BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• Wash Peanuts until water runs clear.
• Place peanuts in crock pot.
• Add salt and water; stir.
• Cook, covered, on high for 5 to 7 hours.
• Add additional water during cooking, if necessary, to keep peanuts covered.

CROCK POT CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Add peanuts to Crock-Pot, add in water. Pour garlic powder, salt, Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes over the top. Stir everything together. Place dry crab boil on top. Cook in the Crock Pot on low for 12-24 hours. The longer they cook the stronger the flavor. Add water as needed to make sure the peanuts are covered. Scoop the peanuts out with a slotted spoon and serve in a bowl.

CAJUN BOILED PEANUTS

Steps:

• In large steel stock pot (for outside use) place peanuts and fill with water 3/4 full.
• Add all but the jalapeños.
• Place on gas burner and heat until boiling.
• Boil at a steady boil for about 6 hours, adding water as needed to keep pot at least half full.
• Stir occasionally.
• During last 2 hours add jalapeños.
• Taste at the end of the 6 hours for doneness. They should be completely soft and the inside of the shells are completely "wet" looking--no white remains visible.
• Eat hot or cold!
• They are great!
• Freeze some for later--just heat in microwave to enjoy that fresh out of pot taste again!