Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts

I’ve finally figured out how to make boiled peanuts, a favorite snack here in the south. These would be a perfect snack to make for a holiday get-together, they were really easy! The first batch I made was way too salty, so I switched out table salt for coarse ground kosher salt and cut the amount in half. This recipe has a bit of cajun flavor to it, but they’re not too spicy. So tell me, are you a cajun or a salted boiled peanut fan?

Here’s what you need:

1lb. Green Peanuts
6 cups water
Less than 1/4 cup coarse ground salt
2.5 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce
1/8 teaspoon Garlic Powder

It’s simple really: rinse the peanuts and place them in your crock pot. Add the salt, cajun seasoning, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Pour water over the peanuts and seasoning, and make sure there is about an inch of space left. Make sure you give it a good stir, then cook the peanuts on high for 18 hours, or until they have softened to your liking. Stir them every so often while they’re cooking, just for good measure. Serve them hot straight out of the crock pot, or store them in the fridge for a salty snack. Hope you enjoy!