How to Make Garlic and Onion Boiled Peanuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Southern cuisine, you've probably come across the classic snack of boiled peanuts. This simple yet addictive dish is typically made by boiling raw peanuts in a seasoned brine until they become soft and flavorful. While the traditional recipe calls for just a few basic ingredients, there are countless variations that add extra flavor and flair to this beloved snack. One such variation is Garlic and Onion Boiled Peanuts, which adds savory and aromatic elements to the already ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large onion, cut into wedges
  • 30 cloves garlic
  • 1 ½ pounds raw peanuts, in shells
  • ½ pound salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic; cook until softened and transparent, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat.
  • Add the peanuts and salt to the onion mixture. Fill the pot with water until the peanuts are submerged, and use a large colander fitted into the pot to hold them under water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium, and simmer. Check the water level, and when it reaches the level of the peanuts, add more. Turn up the heat to medium-high and bring the peanuts to a boil; the lower heat to medium, and simmer. Repeat steps until peanuts are soft, 4 to 6 hours. Drain, and serve hot or cold.
  • Nutrition

    520 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 11026mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 110mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 675mg