How to Make Instant Pot® Salt and Vinegar Boiled Peanuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Boiled peanuts are a classic Southern snack that's easy to make at home, and this Instant Pot® salt and vinegar boiled peanuts recipe puts a flavorful twist on the traditional dish. Perfect for game day, parties, or just a simple snack, these tangy and savory boiled peanuts will quickly become a favorite in your household.

If you've never had boiled peanuts before, you're in for a treat. Unlike the familiar roasted peanuts, boiled peanuts are soft and tender, with a unique flavor that...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups distilled white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • ⅓ cup sea salt
  • 1 pound raw Virginia peanuts in shells

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 pound

  • Whisk vinegar, water, and salt in a large bowl. Add peanuts and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to a gallon-sized plastic zip-top bag and let sit for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Pour bag of peanuts and liquid into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 120 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Nutrition

    162 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 1766mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 22mg
    • Potassium: 215mg