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A bowl full of boiled raw peanuts made in Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

For game day, tv watching, get-togethers or snacking, boiled peanuts make a great addition to your snack spread. Instant Pot saves time and energy making them.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Inactive Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 356kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb raw or green peanuts in the shell not roasted
  • ½ cup coarse sea salt
  • Water enough to cover the peanuts completely.
  • 1 Lemon juiced

Instructions

  • Sort through the peanuts to clean the soil and debris. Place them in colander and rinse and drain well.
  • Place into the Instant Pot. Add salt. Add enough water to cover the peanuts and stir. Peanuts will float at the top, so you will need to place a weight on top of them to keep them submerged. I use a steamer basket or trivet.
  • Lock the lid in place and vent sealed. Use MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK . Choose 40 minutes high pressure.
  • When IP is done cooking , allow the pressure to completely release naturally.
  • Open the lid and stir well. Let them cool off some. Pour the peanuts and water into a colander in your kitchen sink and let the water drain.
  • Shell the peanuts and enjoy your yummy creation.

STOVETOP METHOD :

  • Sort through the peanuts to clean the soil and debris. Rinse peanuts well and place into the heavy bottom dutch oven. Put it on the stove on medium high heat.
  • Add salt and lemon juice to the pot. Add enough water to cover the peanuts and stir. Put a heavy stainless steel plate or some weight over the peanuts so they don't float on top.
  • Let the water come to boil. Cover the pot and let it cook for at least 3 hours on medium low heat. Check often to make sure there is enough water in the pot. Add water when necessary. 
  • Remove from the heat when they are tender to your preference. Let them rest covered for 30 minutes. Drain the water in colander. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

INSTANT POT COOKING TIME :
  • Raw / Green Peanuts : 40 Minutes high pressure.
  • Dry ( Non Roasted ) shell peanuts : 60-80 minutes , high pressure cooked with weight down so they don't float while cooking.
  • For really soft peanuts : 80 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g