Description
Enjoy the tangy and savory flavors of the South with these Dill Pickle Boiled Peanuts. A unique twist on a classic snack that’s perfect for gatherings or simply snacking at home.
Ingredients
Raw Peanuts:
2 lbs
Water:
8 cups
Dill Pickle Juice:
1 1/2 cups (from a jar)
White Vinegar:
1/4 cup
Kosher Salt:
2 tablespoons
Dill Weed:
1 tablespoon
Garlic Powder:
1 tablespoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1 teaspoon (optional)
Black Peppercorns:
1 teaspoon
Whole Garlic Cloves:
2–3 (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the raw peanuts: Thoroughly wash the raw peanuts under cold water to remove any dirt.
- Prepare the brine: In a large stockpot, combine peanuts, water, dill pickle juice, white vinegar, salt, dill weed, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black peppercorns, and garlic cloves.
- Boil and simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer on low for 4–6 hours until peanuts are soft. Stir occasionally and monitor water levels.
- Soak in brine: Once tender, let the peanuts sit in the warm brine for an additional hour for enhanced flavor.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or chilled.
Notes
- For stronger dill flavor, let the peanuts soak in the brine overnight.
- You can adjust salt and spice levels to your preference.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in the brine for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup peanuts in shell
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
