Southern Boiled Peanuts Recipe Video

Summary

Cooking Time2 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings10
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Peanuts3 Pound
 Red pepper flakes2 Tablespoon
 Sugar2 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 794 Calories from Fat 566

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 68 g104%

Saturated Fat 9.4 g46.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 35.9 mg1.5%

Total Carbohydrates 26 g8.6%

Dietary Fiber 12.5 g49.9%

Sugars 8.4 g

Protein 36 g71.4%

Vitamin A 2.4% Vitamin C 3.5%

Calcium 12.5% Iron 34.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Things You Will Need

Salt - 3 Cups (48 tbsp) for brining peanuts

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Prepare the brine with salt and enough water and soak the peanuts in brine water. This means that for every pound of peanuts, you add a quarter cup of salt to the water and soak for between 12-24 hours.

MAKING
2. Drain off the brine water and rinse the peanuts.
3. Add water again to the peanuts.
4. Add red pepper flakes and sugar and mix.
5. Put this on the stove to cook for 2 hours.
6. Remove from stove and drain the water out and pour the peanuts into a large bowl.

SERVING
7. Scoop into a smaller bowl and enjoy this healthy snack.
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