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Southern-style boiled peanuts in a glass jar with a white ribbon around it

Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts

Rhonda
Once you make these Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts, you'll realize why they are such a hit. If you are craving something salty that is so addictive you can't stop eating it, then this is the recipe to bookmark.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 pound

Equipment

  • Instant pot
  • large bowl
  • spatula
  • plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound raw or green peanuts remember if you are using raw, you must soak them overnight
  • 4 cups water
  • 2/3 cup Pink Himalayan Salt or Sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Add the peanuts to a large bowl and rinse well.
  • Place them into the Instant Pot.
  • Add the water to the pot and just cover the peanuts.
  • Add the salt and stir.
  • So that they don't rise to the top, place a plate on top of the peanuts.
  • Place the lid on and seal.
  • Set the time to 70 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
  • Then open the vent by hand and let the steam continue to release.
  • Using either a colander or pasta strainer, drain the peanuts out of your Instant Pot.
  • Make sure they have totally had the water drained off.
  • Let them continue to dry and then place them into an airtight container.
  • To enjoy, shell the peanuts with your fingers or teeth.
Keyword Boiled Peanuts, Instant Pot, Instant pot Boiled Peanuts, Peanuts
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