Description
Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts are an easy to make Southern snack that can be made in a fraction of the time of traditional boiled peanuts.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound green peanuts (raw but not dried)
- 1/2 cup salt
- 10 cups of water
Instructions
- Rinse peanuts in a colander under cold running water until the water runs clear.
- Place peanuts in Instant Pot and add salt and water. Stir to mix.
- Place the trivet on top of the peanuts to help keep them under the water.
- Put the top on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to sealing. Set the Instant Pot to manual and the timer to 75 minutes.
- After the time is up allow to naturally vent for at least 30 minutes. Quick release any remaining steam and drain in a colander.
- Shell and enjoy!
Notes
- To prepare in a slow cooker follow the same recipe but cook in the slow cooker on high 12-14 hours or until the desired softness and saltiness is reached.
- To prepare on the stovetop use the same recipe in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 4 hours or until the desired softness and saltiness is reached.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: snack
- Method: instant pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 2.7 g
- Sodium: 7083.6 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.2 g
- Protein: 14.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg