Cajun Boiled Peanuts in Crockpot
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.
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
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