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Wanting to cajun boil a sack of green peanuts

Posted on 9/7/19 at 12:16 pm
Posted by Bedhog
Denham Springs
Member since Apr 2019
3741 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 12:16 pm
Never boiled these before. I bought a 32lb sack of big green peanuts.
I have a 110qt crawfish pot and burner.
Any tips?
Posted by BPTiger
Atlanta
Member since Oct 2011
6291 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 12:17 pm to
You’ll need a metric shite ton of salt.
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61774 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 12:26 pm to
When I boil a few pounds I boil for 1:15 or so then let them soak 30 minutes

As for seasoning of course lots of salt. Lots of people just like to use liquid crab boil. I’m ok with maybe just a little of that, but if I’m going for the spicy flavors I like to add some ceyenne, red pepper flakes and stuff like that.
Posted by Bedhog
Denham Springs
Member since Apr 2019
3741 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 12:27 pm to
I wonder if peeling a few cloves of garlic would make a difference?
Posted by Tllsu
Maurice
Member since Nov 2015
2476 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 12:34 pm to
Sack of swamp dust red pepper 3 things of salt. Like was said earlier 1:15 minutes let soak after that. Enjoy
Posted by Bedhog
Denham Springs
Member since Apr 2019
3741 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 12:50 pm to
I have a big bag of Louisiana boil. Half a bottle of liquid boil amd 2 big cans of salt.
Posted by TheAstroTiger
Member since Jun 2018
3101 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:07 pm to
Every time I try to make Cajun peanuts they just come out extremely salty and not hot at all
Posted by Bedhog
Denham Springs
Member since Apr 2019
3741 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:21 pm to
I like the ones you can buy in the gas station already cooked.
Posted by unclejhim
Folsom, La.
Member since Nov 2011
3703 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:32 pm to
Cover peanuts with water and bring to boil. Add 2lbs. of salt and 2lbs boiled crawfish seasoning. Simmer for 4 to 5 hrs. or until the nut is soft. Soak as long as you can....this where they will pick up the flavor. I soak mine over night and then bring water to a boil then drain into an ice chest. Freeze leftovers in zip lock bags for up to a year.
Posted by Chappy
G-Town
Member since Jul 2007
3459 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:35 pm to
1 big bag of crawfish seasoning at a minimum. Add salt, I usually only add 1 container since the crawfish season also has salt, but I like mine more spicy than salty.

Low boil for 4 hours, add water as needed. I usually add a little at about the 90 minute point, and then check again at 3 hour point.

Let soak to taste. Eat till sick

Store the remainder in gallon ziplock bags and freeze, they thaw out easily in the microwave, you’ll have them all year.

Good luck
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
40295 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:36 pm to
The OB had some great recipes awhile back.
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61774 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:38 pm to
Dam I’m craving some jumbos now. Going to have to make a run up to Hammond next weekend and get a bunch of whatever size the produce stand has
Posted by Chappy
G-Town
Member since Jul 2007
3459 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:40 pm to
quote:

Dam I’m craving some jumbos now. Going to have to make a run up to Hammond next weekend and get a bunch of whatever size the produce stand has



Yeah same here

I’m hoping the goobers are available now
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61774 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:43 pm to
If you don’t mind, bump this thread to let me know if you find some and where.
Posted by Bedhog
Denham Springs
Member since Apr 2019
3741 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:45 pm to
They are goobers

Posted by loogaroo
Welsh
Member since Dec 2005
43471 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:45 pm to
Posted by LSU Tiger Bob
South
Member since Sep 2011
3113 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 1:49 pm to
I usually boil late afternoon/evening until desired doneness of nut = taste a few along. Turn them off and let sit overnight....inside. Next day they are ready. Make sure to wear a bib....they shells will be full of cooking liquid
Posted by Rust Cohle
Baton rouge
Member since Mar 2014
2167 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 2:55 pm to
Went to get some from the produce stand this morning and there was a guy picking out all the big ones, one by one, WTF, so I ended up buying a whole bag.

Last weekend when I cooked them it took me seven hours, and this week was done in 3. Different stoves, but not sure, must of been the difference between a simmer, and a rolling boil.

How do you store any uncooked and left over? I put some in my pantry and They started to mold, now I’ll try in the refrigerator.
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
118270 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 3:05 pm to
Posted by notiger1997
Metairie
Member since May 2009
61774 posts
Posted on 9/7/19 at 3:15 pm to
Put them in ziplocks and in the freezer unless you are going to eat/cook within a few days
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