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    Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts - Cajun and Dill

    Published November 17, 2019. Last modified January 21, 2020 By Gary White

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    These Instant Pot boiled peanuts have an interesting dill flavor that combines perfectly with cajun spice. A southern classic street food!

    boiled peanuts in Instant Pot with sliced pickles, jalapenos, and olives.

    (Originally posted on December 28, 2018. Updated recipe on November 17, 2019)

    I don't think everyone even knows what boiled peanuts are. I mean, we eat them like crazy in the south! But I'm not even sure anybody else in America really eats them - which is shocking to me because they're so delicious. As you probably know already... peanuts are not nuts at all; they're legumes (aka beans). So it makes perfect sense to boil them, right? Well, these Instant Pot boiled peanuts are my gift to all you.

    This particular recipe was developed after I recently tasted some at a Florida flea market that blew my mind! I had never heard of using a dill brine, but it quickly became my favorite way to eat  them. The flavor is WAY more interesting than just pure cajun spice.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. Using a pressure cooker, versus boiling on the stove top, greatly reduces the cook time.
    2. Cooking under pressure helps the brine get into peanuts that are not green and/or fresh, as is often the case with store bought raw peanuts.

    Boiled peanuts in red bowl with Instant Pot in background.

    How to make Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

    Raw peanuts being washed under running water in white colander.

    Thoroughly wash raw peanuts under running water.

    Raw peanuts in Instant Pot.

    Add peanuts to an empty pot.

    3 Jalapenos in cutting board.

    Place jalapeños on cutting board...

    Jalapenos cut on cutting board with knife.

    ...and slice them.

    2 pickles on cutting board.

    Place pickles on cutting board...

    Pickles cut on cutting board with knife.

    ...and slice them.

    Pickles, jalapenos, and olives on top of peanuts in Instant Pot.

    Add jalapenos, pickles, and olives to pot. DO NOT STIR.

    Pickles, jalapenos, and olives on top of peanuts seasoned with creole spices.

    Add creole seasoning, pickle juice, and water. Again, DO NOT STIR. We want all the peanuts to remain submerged. And if you stir them, they will all float to the top.

    Pickles, jalapenos, and olives on top of peanuts in Instant Pot.

    Lock lid and cook at high pressure for 120 minutes.

    Cooked boiled peanuts with pickles, jalapenos, and olives in Instant Pot topped with salt.

    Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally. Then let the peanuts sit for as long as you can stand it! I've made these several times and recommend cooking them at night and letting them sit overnight.

    And this is the AMAZING Result…

    Boiled peanuts in red bowl with Instant Pot in background.

    Expert Tips

    1. You may be tempted to stir the ingredients together. Do not stir! We want all the peanuts to remain submerged, with the other ingredients sitting on top. If you stir them, the peanuts will all float to the top.
    2. The longer the peanuts sit, the better. I recommend cooking them at night and letting them sit overnight on the "keep warm" setting. They'll be more flavorful, and more tender.

    FAQs

    Is a 2 hour cook time really necessary? Yes. I know it seems like a lot! But even for stovetop boiled peanuts, you may need to cook up to 4 hours. It all really depends on the peanuts: how fresh they are, and how young or old they are. And… how soft you like them.

    Can I use roasted peanuts in the shell? No, this recipe is written for raw peanuts. Our grocery stores carry them in the produce section. You can also purchase  raw peanuts on Amazon.

    After cooking, do I drain the liquid and let the nuts dry or do I serve them in the pot in the liquid? Let them stay in the brine the whole time. Have each person use a slotted spoon to get them out and eat them right away. You don’t want them to dry out.

    How long do these keep? These can be kept refrigerated for up to one week.

    Can I freeze these? Yes. They can also be frozen and reheated.

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    boiled peanuts in Instant Pot with sliced pickles, jalapenos, and olives.

    Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts in Dill Brine

    These peanuts have an interesting dill flavor that combines perfectly with cajun spice.
    4.89 from 17 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Southern
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
    Servings: 32
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. raw peanuts in shells
    • 3 jalapeños sliced
    • 2 dill pickles sliced
    • 7 oz. jar of green olives with juice
    • ⅓ cup creole seasoning
    • 2 cups dill pickle juice
    • 6 cups water

    Instructions

    • Thoroughly wash raw peanuts under running water. Add peanuts to an empty pot.
    • Add jalapenos, pickles, and olives to pot. DO NOT STIR.
    • Add creole seasoning, pickle juice, and water. Again, DO NOT STIR. We want all the peanuts to remain submerged. And if you stir them, they will all float to the top. 
    • Lock lid and cook at high pressure for 120 minutes.
    • Once cook time is complete, allow pressure to release naturally. Then let the peanuts sit for as long as you can stand it!

    Notes

    The longer the peanuts sit, the better. I recommend cooking them at night and letting them sit overnight on the "keep warm" setting. They’ll be more flavorful, and more tender.
    These can be kept refrigerated for up to one week. They can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
    Do not stir the ingredients! We want all the peanuts to remain submerged, with the other ingredients sitting on top. If you stir them, the peanuts will all float to the top.

    FAQS

    Is a 2 hour cook time really necessary? Yes. I know it seems like a lot! But even for stovetop boiled peanuts, you may need to cook up to 4 hours. It all really depends on the peanuts: how fresh they are, and how young or old they are. And… how soft you like them.
    Can I use roasted peanuts in the shell? No, this recipe is written for raw peanuts. Our grocery stores carry them in the produce section. You can also purchase  raw peanuts on Amazon.
    After cooking, do I drain the liquid and let the nuts dry or do I serve them in the pot and in the liquid? Let them stay in the brine the whole time. Have each person use a slotted spoon to get them out and eat them right away. You don’t want them to dry out.
    Can I freeze these? Yes. They can be frozen and reheated.
    Do you eat the shell too? No. Crack open and discard the shell, eating only the peanut.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Betsy Woodruff

      December 28, 2018 at 10:33 am

      Is the cooking time really 120 minutes—2 hours??

      Reply
      • Gary

        December 28, 2018 at 3:28 pm

        Yes. I know it seems like a lot! But even for stovetop boiled peanuts, you may even need to cook up to 4 hours. It all really depends on the peanuts: how fresh they are, and how young or old they are. And... how soft you like them.

        Reply
    2. Katie

      December 30, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      Tried these this week and will definitely make them again. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    3. Becky

      December 30, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      These are so good! They came out perfect!

      Reply
    4. Amber

      January 15, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      Recipe looks delicious!
      Fyi - boiled peanuts ste popular in Hawaii and Asia. Different seasoning, though.

      Reply
    5. Paula Yawn

      January 15, 2019 at 5:26 pm

      Can you boil just plain with salt??? My husband has questioned the need for the instant pot and if this is possible he will have his answer. He loves boiled peanuts!!!!

      Reply
      • Gary

        January 15, 2019 at 8:17 pm

        It reduces the cook time. And also helps the brine get into peanuts that are not green and/or fresh. But, really, do you "need" a reason to use your Instant Pot?

        And yes, you can certainly use only salt.

        Reply
    6. April

      January 17, 2019 at 2:58 am

      You’re using raw, fresh, right-out-of-the ground peanuts from the farmers market, right? Not the dry crunchy in-shell kind from the ballpark? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Gary

        January 17, 2019 at 7:42 am

        We can find raw peanuts in our grocery stores, definitely not roasted ones.

        Reply
    7. Jamie

      January 17, 2019 at 11:53 am

      How do you store these after cooking? Was thinking of making to take to a party.

      Reply
      • Gary

        January 17, 2019 at 12:01 pm

        Let them continue to sit in the brine. The longer, the better. Can be refrigerated and reheated.

        Reply
    8. Danielle S Lemons

      January 27, 2019 at 11:31 pm

      5 stars
      Grew up in Florida eating cajun boiled peanuts on summer days swimming in cold springs and never heard off dill or olives in them....made these for new years and they were a hit! Everyone loved them and my boyfriend said I have to make this recipe from now on they were sooooo good! Had to improvise as I only had a crockpot and cooked on high 2 hrs then low all night long! Anybody complaining about the instant pot times crazy lol. This recipe convinced me we need an instant pot in our lives! What an amazing recipe. I added fresh smashed garlic cloves and was concerned about heat so got skimpy on jalapenos but next time definitely adding more than one. Soooo yummy!

      Reply
    9. Sean

      February 02, 2019 at 10:36 pm

      I've never had boiled peanuts before or have any knowledge of them so please forgive my ignorance. The recipe sounded good so I thought I'd try them. They are cooking now for superbowl tomorrow. Once they are done cooking, I will let them stay in the instant pot overnight but then what do I do? Do I drain the liquid and let the nuts dry or do I serve them in the pot in the liquid?

      Reply
      • Gary

        February 03, 2019 at 8:04 am

        Let them stay in the brine the whole time. Have each person use a slotted spoon to get them out and eat them right away. You don’t want them to dry out.

        Reply
    10. Cathy

      March 24, 2019 at 6:50 am

      When do you add the pickle juice? Do you add it when you add the water? I’ve read over the directions, but disn’t See where it said to add the pickle juice.

      Reply
      • Gary

        March 24, 2019 at 7:42 am

        Sorry for the oversight. And thanks for the heads up. I've updated the instructions!

        Reply
    11. Deepa

      March 24, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      Can I skip crab oil seasoning?? What other seasoning do you recommend??

      Reply
      • Gary

        March 24, 2019 at 1:59 pm

        You can skip it for sure. We've actually updated the recipe to be made without it!

        Reply
    12. Cindy

      April 10, 2019 at 6:07 pm

      I looked in my store for crab boil packets. I only came across the “slap ya mama” Cajun seafood boil how much of this seasoning should I use for this recipe? I’m sure not the whole 1lb bag.

      Reply
      • Gary

        April 11, 2019 at 11:34 am

        I'm not familiar with that seasoning at all.

        Reply
    13. Michael Schroeder

      May 18, 2019 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      I substituted 3 tsp “Old Bay” seasoning because I couldn’t find Crab Boil packets and reduced the salt to 1/2 cup. Came out perfecto!

      Reply
    14. jinthekitchen

      May 25, 2019 at 1:51 pm

      Slap Ya Mama has a seasoning similar to Tony Chachere’s. It’s good. I don’t think it would be too risky to try their crab boil.

      Reply
    15. Lee C

      June 03, 2019 at 8:40 am

      3 stars
      I followed the recipe to the t - they were okay. I thought it was a little salty and as far as being spicy, did not happen. Before eating the olives and what was left of the jalapenos that maybe they would be spicy, again I was disappointed . I'll follow this link and see if someone comes up with a modification to the recipe. If someone has a nice cajun recipe please share, thanks

      Reply
      • Nicole Parker

        July 05, 2019 at 7:33 pm

        2-3 teaspoons of cayenne pepper

        Reply
        • Gary White

          July 06, 2019 at 8:07 am

          Lee, I recently updated the recipe to make it less salty and more cajun. Maybe give it another look? Thanks for your feedback.

          Reply
    16. Milli Jewell

      July 06, 2019 at 11:59 am

      Do you eat the shells? I've always wanted to try them, but I don't know how to eat them!

      Reply
      • Gary White

        July 07, 2019 at 9:05 am

        No, you don't eat the shells.

        Reply
    17. Drew

      August 04, 2019 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      Man, I thought I was a trail blazer! I’ve made boiled peanuts several different ways; Cajun, salt and pepper, even Provençal! Was getting tired of throwing away pickle juice cause I eat a LOT of pickles. I named my cat pickles! I love pickles. So I started saving the brine with the intent of boiling peanuts in it. Good to see I’m not crazy thinking it will be good. I used 4-2 brine over water, fresh dill, about twenty cloves of garlic and about two tsp cayenne. I’ll let you know how they turn out. Party on!

      Reply
    18. MJ

      September 03, 2019 at 3:03 pm

      I can find peanuts in 1 lb bags ... if I choose to half this recipe does it change the cooking time?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        September 04, 2019 at 9:54 am

        Hey MJ - The cook time will remain the same.

        Reply
    19. Kathy

      September 20, 2019 at 8:58 am

      5 stars
      Holy good! We ommit the jalapeno for our littles...but this is by far our favorite recipe! We live up North now and our friends and family think we're nuts until they get the nerve to try them...then they fall in love...lol

      Reply
    20. Jennifer

      December 14, 2019 at 4:30 pm

      If I do these in a crockpot, how long do you think?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        December 16, 2019 at 9:19 am

        We haven't tested this in a crockpot so it's hard to say. I would recommend looking up other crock pot boiled peanut recipes to get an idea of cook time. Then, you could add the ingredients in our recipe, but use the time from other crock pot recipes.

        Reply
    21. Sol

      May 09, 2020 at 12:52 pm

      I tried this recipe, given that I love pickles, olives, and boiled peanuts, it seemed like it would be a winner. However, what came out was not very good after 2 hours pressure cooking and 8 hours on keep warm. They were fine, but not really what I was expecting given how flavorful the cajun boiled peanuts that I make are.

      The major issue was the sealing ring in my instant pot. It now utterly reeks of this terrible combination of olive and jalepeno. I've cleaned it twice with a 2 minute vinegar steam and three times with water/lemon, but it still just reeks of that awful brine. I've had to toss it out and replace it. Even the steam valve and pressure button still smell like the brine, and I can't clean those any more than I have.

      Appreciate the recipe, but not sure it's very good for the instant pot. It's certainly done a number on mine, and it was brand new. :/

      Reply
      • Gary White

        May 11, 2020 at 7:32 am

        This is common with any recipe with strong flavors, such as dill, curry, or even chili. We find that the odor washes out after a couple of trips though our dishwasher, but many people simply buy an extra silicone ring for their Instant Pot. They use one ring for recipes with strong flavors, and one for recipes with regular or delicate flavors.

        Reply
    22. Karin

      October 11, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy! Not pretty, but delicious.

      Reply
    23. Amanda Kalkins

      August 05, 2021 at 8:21 pm

      Do you eat the pickles and olives after or just toss them?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        February 14, 2022 at 9:42 am

        I usually eat some of them, but I definitely eat all of the olives.

        Reply
    24. Amanda

      August 06, 2021 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      Just tried these. I recently started making Boiled peanuts in my instant pot. I was just doing salt, cayenne, pepper flakes, chili powder, and garlic. I love dill pickles and for some reason, randomly looked up a recipe for dill pickle instant pot boiled peanuts, and this is where it lead me. I tweaked it a bit for batch size and added salt and garlic. I love that I didn't have to use my egg racks to weigh down the peanuts. When I opened the pot, the water level was low, so I stirred everything and added more water so they could soak on warm more. The peanuts are amazing, but surprisingly the pickles and olives are even better. They soaked up all that flavor so great.

      Reply

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