Description
A simple, comforting snack made with raw peanuts, salt, and water. This Instant Pot version gives you soft, salty boiled peanuts in just 1½ hours instead of hours on the stovetop. Also includes stovetop and slow cooker instructions.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb raw peanuts
- 1/4 cup fine sea salt
- water
Instructions
- Prepare peanuts: Rinse the peanuts until the water runs clear, as raw peanuts can be really dirty. Soak the peanuts for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. They will float. Make sure to weigh them down with something heavy like a porcelain plate.
- Prepare the pressure cooker: Drain and rinse well and transfer them to the inner pot of the Instant Pot pressure cooker. Add water to fully cover the peanuts and cover by 1 inch. Again, peanuts will float, so gently press them down with your hand to make sure they’re covered. Add salt at a ratio of 1/4 cup per pound of raw peanuts.
- Pressure cook: For the Instant Pot, cook on high pressure for 1 hour and 30 minutes, then allow a natural release. The peanuts should be soft and tender, not chalky or mushy. For the stovetop, cook for about 3 hours and add more water as needed to cover. For a slow cooker, cook for about 10 hours or until you get your desired softeness.
- Finish: Drain and serve warm, at room temperature, or cold and enjoy! For storage, allow the peanuts cool completely, then drain and store them in the refrigerator. They’ll keep for about 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the drained peanuts in freezer-safe containers or bags, where they can last for a few months.
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian, Southern, Vietnamese