Description
These Dill Pickle Boiled Peanuts are a Southern favorite with a tangy twist. The peanuts are boiled in dill pickle juice and seasonings, resulting in a flavorful and addictive snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 pounds raw green peanuts (in shell)
- 1 jar (24 oz) dill pickle juice
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 teaspoons dill weed (dried) or 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Rinse the peanuts: Thoroughly rinse the peanuts under cold water.
- Cook the peanuts: Place peanuts in a large stockpot with pickle juice, water, salt, garlic, dill, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Let the peanuts sit: After cooking, let peanuts sit in the hot brine for at least 30 minutes to absorb more flavor.
- Serve: Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Cooking time varies based on peanut freshness and size.
- For stronger flavor, refrigerate peanuts in the brine overnight.
- Leftovers can be stored in their liquid in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup in-shell peanuts
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
