How to Make Boiled Peanuts on the Stovetop, Instant Pot, or Slow Cooker!

Step 1

Thoroughly wash peanuts, pick out any leaves or stems, drain, and add peanuts to a large stockpot.

Step 2

Fill the pot with enough water to cover the peanuts, and bring to a boil. Stir in salt to dissolve, lower the heat to a simmer/slight boil, and cook for 2 hours. After 2 hours, remove a peanut and give it a taste test. Add more salt, in 1/4 cup increments if desired, and continue to cook for another hour or two or until desired tenderness is reached.

Step 3

Allow peanuts to soak in the brine for another 30 minutes to 1 hour then drain and serve.

Step 4

Thoroughly wash peanuts, pick out any leaves or stems, drain, and add peanuts to the Instant Pot insert.

Step 5

Fill the pot with enough water to cover the peanuts, top the peanuts with the trivet to keep them covered, lock the lid into place, and set the valve to sealing.

Step 6

Set Instant Pot to Manual/High Pressure for 75 minutes and press Start. Once cooked, allow to natural release for 15 minutes then quick-release pressure. Drain and serve.

Step 7

How to Cook Boiled Peanuts in the Slow Cooker:

Step 8

Thoroughly wash peanuts, pick out any leaves or stems, drain, and add peanuts to the slow cooker.

Step 9

Fill the pot with enough water to cover the peanuts, stir in salt, cover with the lid, and cook on HIGH for 5-7 hours or until desired tenderness is reached. Drain and serve.