Old Bay Peanuts Recipes

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.

OLD BAY PARTY NUTS

Steps:

• Stir together melted butter, Old Bay Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and hot sauce; add pecans, tossing to coat. Place nuts in an aluminum foil-lined 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan.
• Bake seasoned nuts at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring twice. Cool. Store in an airtight container.

BOILED PEANUTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the raw peanuts in a sink of water and swirl them around to remove any dust and dirt.
• Place in a colander, rinse again and let drain.
• Fill a large stockpot about 3/4's full of water.
• Add the washed raw peanuts.
• Place stockpot on stove and turn the heat to Medium-High, let come to a rolling boil.
• Cover the pot, reduce the heat to Medium and let boil for about 3 hours.
• Add the salt, stir. You can also add hot water if needed at this point.
• Taste the peanuts about every 30 minutes from here on until cooked to desired doneness.
• Remove from heat and let cool.
• Serve warm and enjoy.

OLD BAY PEANUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, Old Bay, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco sauce. Stir thoroughly.
• Add peanuts to the bowl and coat them thoroughly.
• Transfer the peanuts to the parchment-lined baking sheet and spread them out evenly.
• Cook the peanuts in the oven for 30 minutes, flipping once at the 15 minute mark to promote even browning.
• Remove the peanuts from the oven and allow them to cool for five minutes. Serve immediately, or transfer the Old Bay peanuts to an airtight container for future eating enjoyment!