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Published: Aug 30, 2021 · Modified: Oct 17, 2022 by Sara

Cajun Boiled Peanuts in Crockpot + Video

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Cajun boiled peanuts are a Southern snack just made for watching football games. This version has loads of garlic, and is cooked in your favorite beer overnight in the slow cooker.

bucket of cajun boiled peanuts

Fall might mean pumpkin spice where you're from but here in the South it means football season! Along with the games come the tailgate parties, and we do take our tailgating seriously... You can't just throw a couple brats on the grill and call it a tailgate.

I first made these Cajun beer boiled peanuts for a Falcons vs Saints tailgate and, though the Falcons didn't fare so well, the boiled peanuts earned themselves plenty of fans!

boiled peanuts with one shell open

Boiled Peanuts are a southern tradition

One thing you will see this time of the year when driving through small towns in the South are boiled peanut stands. It's nothing official... Just a couple good ol' boys at a roadside stand with a stack of styrofoam cups, two large pots, and two signs that read "regular" and "Cajun."

If you're smart you go for the Cajun boiled peanuts every time... If you ask me, they just need a kick to be right, but someone must buy the regular ones. To each his own!

Peanuts cooked in beer?

With that being said, these are not your standard Cajun boiled peanuts. These are not even Cajun garlic boiled peanuts... No siree, these are Cajun garlic beer-boiled peanuts.

Why did we boil them in beer? Because we like beer of course. But also, for the flavor it adds.

We don't need an excuse to booze up our snacks so don't you judge us! (Heck, we even put bourbon in our Banana Buttermilk Pancakes).

Also beer... football... tailgating... they just goes together. Roll with it.

cajun boiled peanuts on spoon with bowl behind

Of course, you don't have to cook them in beer. They're plenty delicious cooked in water with the salt, garlic and cajun spice. And if you've got just a couple of beers on hand just use a combination of beer and water.

Be sure to watch the video below!

What you will need

The first thing you need is some raw peanuts and preferably green. I get mine from my local farmers market.

My grandma always insisted that good boiled peanuts could only be made with green peanuts so that's what we do. Plain raw peanuts that have been air dried can be used though.They just need to be cooked longer to get them tender, or given an overnight soak in water to rehydrate them.

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Beyond that just some beer, salt, garlic and spices.

Allow plenty of time to get the best boiled peanuts

While this recipe is not hard, it does take some time to cook peanuts in a crock pot. If you're taking them tailgating like I do and the game is at noon, put them on the morning before.

If you don't have a full 22-24 hours to cook on low heat you can crank up the heat and cook them for 6-8 hours on high. The key here is to check the peanuts for tenderness about ¾ of the way through the cooking time.

People have different preferences on the tenderness or firmness of the peanuts and this method of cooking is very forgiving. Besides preference on tenderness, the size of your peanuts as well as the time that's passed since they were dug can affect cooking time.

Again, just check them out beginning at about ⅔ of the way through total cooking time.

Our best recommendation though, is low and slow for 22-24 hours. That gives the most opportunity for the flavors to soak through the shell into the peanuts themselves.

bucket of cajun boiled peanuts

Storing Boiled Peanuts

After they're cooked it's perfectly fine to let them sit in the liquid for a couple of hours. That just gives even more time to soak up that salty goodness.

Once the beer and water is drained off you can serve them right away and eat piping hot. But, truthfully ice cold is delicious too!

Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for several days. And here's a real bonus y'all - boiled peanuts freeze beautifully! Just seal them up tightly and keep them frozen for up to 6 months.

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More traditional tailgate recipes

  • Grilled Cajun Chicken Wings
  • Pimento Cheese Stuffed Burger Sliders
  • Charleston Pecan Chewies
  • Spiced Pear Bourbon Iced Tea
  • Fried Pickles

How to video follows:

📖 Recipe

Cajun Boiled Peanuts in Crockpot

Sara
Boiled peanuts are a Southern snack just made for watching football games. Our version has a Cajun spice, loads of garlic, and is boiled in your favorite beer overnight in the crock pot.
4.91 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 35 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 hours hrs
Total Time 12 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course Snack
Cuisine American, Cajun, Southern
Servings 10 people
Calories 273 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound raw green peanuts
  • 2 cloves garlic bruised lightly
  • 2 12-ounce beers or beer and water combination to cover peanuts
  • 3 Tablespoons Cajun or Creole Seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoons Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Rinse peanuts thoroughly.
  • In an 4-quart  or larger slow cooker, add peanuts, beer (and water if needed to cover peanuts), garlic, seasoning and salt. Stir well.
  • Turn slow cooker to high for 30 minutes, and then down to low. Let simmer on low for 22-24 hours. Check for doneness every hour after 15 hours. Add more water to the cooker if needed. 
  • Drain and serve hot or cold.

Notes

  • If using less beer, add enough water to make sure peanuts are covered.
  • Raw, air-dried peanuts can be used, but will require soaking to rehydrate and could take longer, higher temperatures to reach desired tenderness.
  • Peanuts can be stored in refrigerator for several days and frozen in air-tight container for up to 6 months. 
  • Recipe can easily be doubled and made in an 8 quart slow cooker.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 11gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 1400mgPotassium: 338mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1034IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Please note: This recipe was originally published in 2018, and has been updated August 30, 2021.

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Comments

  1. Jessica Formicola says

    October 04, 2018 at 11:18 am

    5 stars
    I could snack on these all day long! Such awesome flavor!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      October 04, 2018 at 11:33 am

      Agreed! We could too. Thanks, Jessica!

      Reply
  2. beth says

    October 04, 2018 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    Oh, these are a perfect Southern treat! I'm so jealous! We don't see many green peanuts at my farmer's markets in NY, sadly! Love the beer!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      October 05, 2018 at 9:46 am

      I'm so sorry they're not available to you, Beth. You really are missing out on something special.

      Reply
  3. Haley D Williams says

    October 04, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    5 stars
    These are just what I need to snack on! I love the flavors you have going on!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      October 05, 2018 at 9:47 am

      Thanks, Haley. They are pretty yummy!

      Reply
  4. traci says

    October 04, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at Cajun! Love this great idea...it's not something I ever run across when looking for party recipes. Just pinned and can't wait to try! Thanks 🙂

    Reply
    • Pam says

      October 05, 2018 at 9:47 am

      Hope you enjoy, Traci. We do love our Cajun flavors around here.

      Reply
  5. Rae says

    October 04, 2018 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    These peanuts sound fantastic! I'd totally make these but have a feeling half the shells wouldn't make it into the trash. Will save the recipe for a girls' night!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      October 05, 2018 at 9:48 am

      Hahaha!!! They're definitely a good treat to have at a tailgate party or a picnic where you'll be outside.

      Reply
  6. Anjali says

    August 31, 2021 at 7:03 pm

    This snack was so easy to make and was the perfect addition to our family picnic this past weekend!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      September 01, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      Yay! Happy to hear that.

      Reply
  7. Keri Bevan says

    August 31, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    What a tasty Southern snack. Love these Cajun peanuts!

    Reply
    • Pam says

      September 01, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks so much, Keri!

      Reply
  8. Seema Sriram says

    August 31, 2021 at 7:34 pm

    5 stars
    I have never done any cooking with beer so far. Looks like i should!! the boiled peanuts sound fun with it.

    Reply
  9. Cate says

    August 31, 2021 at 8:27 pm

    These peanuts sound delicious! I've never tried something like this but it sounds so good.

    Reply
  10. Angela says

    August 31, 2021 at 8:34 pm

    5 stars
    The perfect snack! Love these peanuts and I'm so happy I now can make them at home. Game day just got better!

    Reply

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