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Cooked boiled peanuts with pickles, jalapenos, and olives in Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts with Dill and Cajun Spice

These peanuts have an interesting dill flavor that combines perfectly with cajun spice.
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 chicken broth or water

Instructions

  • Thoroughly wash raw peanuts under running water. You may want to let them soak for a while to loosen any extra dirt.
  • Add peanuts to an empty pot. Then add jalapenos, pickles, and olives to pot. DO NOT STIR.
  • Add creole seasoning, pickle juice, and chicken broth. 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! I've made these several times and recommend cooking them at night and letting them sit overnight.

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Notes

Expert Tips

    1. Don't Stir: Keep the peanuts submerged by not stirring the ingredients. This ensures even cooking and seasoning.
    2. Soak Peanuts: Soak the peanuts in water before cooking to loosen any dirt and improve texture.
    3. Overnight Cooking: Let the peanuts sit overnight in the Instant Pot on the "keep warm" setting for the best flavor and tenderness.
    4. Adjust Spice Level: Modify the amount of jalapeños and Creole seasoning to suit your spice preference.
    5. Flavor Variations: Try adding other spices or seasonings, like Old Bay or smoked paprika, for different flavor profiles.
    6. Serving Suggestions: Serve boiled peanuts warm or at room temperature. They make a great snack for movie nights, picnics, or road trips.
    7. Leftover Brine: Save the leftover brine for pickling other vegetables or adding to soups and stews for extra flavor.
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FAQs

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

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