Quick and Easy Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
13,088
Published 2022-09-13
Boiled peanuts originated in South Carolina so if you are ever in the state and wondering what to eat in South Carolina, boiled peanuts are it. Boiled peanuts are actually the South Carolina State Snack food and are one of South Carolinas best eats!
Boiled peanuts are a super popular snack that is enjoyed by many southerners. You can usually find them at roadside stands, many convenience stores or gas stations, or even the local grocery store.
The traditional way to make them consists of boiling them in a big pot with salted water for many hours. This process takes green peanuts and turns them into a briny soft snack that is simply delicious.
The salty water is what gives them that great flavor that you crave. They are a such delicious snack.
Boiled peanuts are enjoyed year-round, but their popularity increases as summer fades into fall. As the south turns its eyes to football season, this snack really rares its salty head on each game day. They are a true southern delicacy.
If you do not have an instant pot, you are missing out. You can cook so many dishes in it in a fraction of the time.
.
Looking to buy an Instant Pot? Consider using our Affiliate link: amzn.to/3Bjo1tM
Here is where you can find a printable version of this recipe: southernfoodjunkie.com/quick-and-easy-instant-pot-…
How To Make Them:
EQUIPMENT
Instant Pot or another brand of an electric pressure cooker. You could also use a traditional pressure cooker.
Trivet
Pyrex Dish
INGREDIENTS
1 pound of green peanuts
1/4 cup salt sea salt or kosher
6-8 cups of cold water use filtered or distilled
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparing The Peanuts
Before making the peanuts you will want to wash them a few times. Peanuts are similar to potatoes in that they are tubers that grow underground. They may have dirt on them.
I like to fill up my sink, then add the peanuts and wash them around. Drain the water, then do that a few more times. This ensures you get all the dirt off them. Washed peanuts will result in the possible product.
Cooking The Peanuts
Step 1 Combine the peanuts, water, and salt in the pressure cooker.
Step 2 Stir until the salt has dissolved.
Step 3 Add the trivet on top and place a Pyrex dish or bowl on top of the trivet.
Step 4 Put the pressure cooker lid on and turn it to lock. Close the pressure relief valve to the sealing position.
Step 5 Use the manual setting on the instant pot and set it to 80 mins.
Step 6 Once the time has run out, allow the instant pot pressure to do a natural pressure release (NAP), basically letting the instant pot do a natural release. At this point, you simply do not do anything.
This will take 20 to 30 minutes to take place. Once the pressure indicator has fallen, it will be ready to open and enjoy.
Southern Food Junkie’s Blog
www.southernfoodjunkie.com
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Southern-Food-Junkie-156535758042…
Instagram: www.instagram.com/southernfoodjunk/?hl=en
Did you know that you can help support our channel for FREE? Just do your normal online shopping by using our links and we will receive a small commission from anything you purchase!
ThermoWorks Professional Grade Thermometers for cooking and smoking. These are the best in quality! alnk.to/gKOdkfU
Click to see sales and bundles from Blackstone: blackstone-products.sjv.io/XYLvBX
Click to See Sales on Pit Boss Grills: pitbossgrills.77jaha.net/MmDveq
Looking for a great Coffee Brand to Support? Check out Fire Department Coffee: alnk.to/goYHmSs
Off The Grid Workwear: Tough apparel for the working class: alnk.to/9IbU5VM
Anova Sous Vide Cooker: alnk.to/dLfkELs
Amazon Store Page www.amazon.com/shop/southernfoodjunkie
Cold Brew Coffee Making Supplies www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AFYCGDIKTJ72HQJ…
Favorite Food Items: www.amazon.com/shop/southernfoodjunkie?listId=3MC0…
Outdoor Cooking: www.amazon.com/shop/southernfoodjunkie?listId=3EIS…
Kitchen Utensils: www.amazon.com/shop/southernfoodjunkie?listId=3MZ0…
Small Kitchen Appliances: www.amazon.com/shop/southernfoodjunkie?listId=22R7…
Kitchen Tools: www.amazon.com/shop/southernfoodjunkie?listId=ZKNC…
All Comments (21)
-
ThermoWorks Professional Grade Thermometers for cooking and smoking. These are the best in quality! alnk.to/gKOdkfU
-
We grew up on boiled peanuts, Ronnie. Love the Instant Pot version.
-
Great instructions! I’ve been looking for instant pot instructions for “boiling” green peanuts. I’m a South Carolina girl. I never knew you you could make boiled peanuts from raw peanuts in a bag! 🤪
-
Heck ya! Good stuff right there. Last time I made them I used a spicy seafood seasoning and it turned out pretty good. It’s nice to mix it up some. Nice work. Stay well buddy!
-
Love me some boiled peanuts. A church member gave us 3 or 4 pounds of the green ones that we boiled. They were really good. However, I think I will go lighter on the salt next time. After they sat for a few hours they sucked up a little more than I like. Hope y'all are doing well, Ronnie. Keep my mom in your prayers. She had another episode and had to go to hospital for a few days.
-
I was lucky enough 40 years ago to have stopped alongside the road and bought some boiled peanuts from a guy who was selling them. He was using a 55 gallon drum he had cut in half and built a fire underneath.. I'll never forget the experience. I'm gonna get my Instapot out right now and make some!
-
Hey Ronnie. Boiled peanuts are probably the best food during fall time. Hope you have been doing well. I’m holding up. Something new all the time but God is good
-
I appreciate your video. I’ve made boiled peanuts all my life stove top, got tired of mess so I moved to slow cooker, got tired of waiting so I bought an insta pot (same one in video). Having to learn how to use it and I found your video. Pressure cookers scare me as I didnt grow up in a home where they were used. Fingers crossed I don’t get hurt 😅
-
Love me some boiled peanuts! I do either instant pot if I want em fast or let them sit in a crockpot for a looong time just like a good gas station hah. I got plenty of raw not green unfortunately that I need to make soon, such a good snack. Hope y’all have a great week Ronnie!
-
Well I’ll take mine the good olé way buddy but my wife absolutely loves boiled peanuts. I think they fall under the Spam category for me😜 Man you really nailed the lighting and exposure in this video Ronnie, you get some new equipment? It looked great I really like how it turned out! I can’t never get that kind of results indoors keep up the great work brother!
-
👍 thanks
-
High or low on the cooker?
-
Heyyyy 👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾Ronnie was just looking at some of your old videos are you all going to the Ashe County Pumpkin festival this year? Or do you know of any festivals here in South Carolina? Good to see you as always thank you for your content ☺️. Question what brand instapot do you have I’m thinking about getting one this year
-
How much water did you add to the 2 lb of peanuts?
-
Did you use green peanuts or raw peanuts? Do they cook the same way? Thanks...
-
Boiled peanuts originated in africa. That's where peanuts came from, and it is a southern tradition as such. Technically, they are from South America, but the Portuguese took them to their colonies in Africa, and then they made their way back to the southern United States. Wild.
-
I didn't see you submerge the peanuts with the grate and pyrex dish. Is it not that important?
-
How much water?
-
Isnt 80 mins too long?
-
Mmmmmmm🤘
