Boiled Green Peanuts Instant Pot
They are fairly easy to find this time of year in the south.
Boiled green peanuts instant pot. Add the peanuts to the instant pot and cover with all other ingredients plus enough water to cover the peanuts. I used 4 cups of water they actually float to the top. Green peanuts are boiled in salty spicy water to get perfect boiled peanuts. If you are lucky enough to find green peanuts in the mid summer to fall season.
You can have it hot or they even taste great at room temperature. I cooked 1 pound of them for 42 minutes at high pressure with water to cover them and 3 tablespoons of salt. Pour water over the peanuts until they are completely covered. If you want your boiled peanuts extra soft you may want to increase the cook time by another 10 20 minutes but i find 80 minutes to be just right for my taste.
Place washed peanuts in instant pot. If you want spicy add in the red pepper flakes and cajun seasoning. Although this is a long time for the pressure cooker it s much faster than boiling them on the stove. But they are definitely best when paired with beer.
Add in the salt and seasoning. Once they are boiled the cover is removed and soft peanuts are enjoyed hot. Can i make instant pot boiled peanuts with green peanuts. Cover and pressure cook for 65 minutes with a 30 minute natural pressure release.
When they start to rise since they float you have enough. Use a steamer to put on top of the peanuts and gently press down to keep them in place this step isn t necessary but we did it. They still have some moisture in them which allows them to cook faster. This recipe calls for green peanuts but raw peanuts will work if that s all you can find.
If using raw peanuts soak them overnight in cool water and cook them for 85 to 90 minutes followed by a natural pressure release. Place the steamer rack for the instant pot on top of the peanuts to help weight them down. Turn the vent to sealing to prevent steam from escaping. You add water salt and peanuts to the instant pot.
Add water to cover the peanuts. Since they are not dried they contain more moisture and will not take as long to cook. Place lid on instant pot make sure the valve is closed or in sealing position. The first time i made these and cracked open one of those instant pot boiled peanuts i was instantly transported back to my childhood eating the southern staple snack in the low country.
You can use peanuts labeled raw peanuts which are dried peanuts but they need to be cooked longer. Instant pot spicy boiled peanuts taste great warm or cold. Instant pot boiled peanuts are an addictive snack that is perfect to munch on whenever the hunger strikes. Add jar of pickled jalapenos and salt.
Press manual on the instant pot high pressure. Close and lock the lid on the instant pot. Making boiled peanuts in the instant pot is the fastest way to do it. Place the plate dish upside down on top of the peanuts to keep them submerged.