Instant Pot® Cajun Boiled Peanuts

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I love boiled peanuts but in the past they've been a bit of hassle to make. They've got to be soaked in water overnight, then you have to wait for the giant pot of water to boil, the water evaporates so you have to add more water every hour, and then every time you do that you have to wait for the water to start boiling again. I knew there had to be a way to simplify the process and the Instant Pot® is the solution. While they still take time, the method is hands-off and they are still done quicker than the 8 hours alone it takes to soak them overnight using the stovetop method.

Submitted by Soup Loving Nicole

Published on July 2, 2020

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs 25 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 25 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs 55 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

1 pound

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Ingredients

8 cups water
1 pound raw Virginia peanuts in shells
⅓ cup salt
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 tablespoon liquid crab boil seasoning

Directions

Place water, peanuts, salt, Creole seasoning, and liquid crab boil in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 180 minutes. Allow 25 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Unplug the cooker but keep the lid on. Let peanuts sit for 2 hours for maximum flavor.

Cook's Note:

The peanuts are done at the 3 hour 50-minute mark but I highly recommend waiting the additional 2 hours for maximum flavor.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of salt. The actual amount of salt consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

162	Calories
14g	Fat
5g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 162
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 2411mg	105%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g	15%
Calcium 31mg	2%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 207mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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