Need Yankee Boiled Peanut Recipe

Damsel-

My grandmother who lives in Alabama has made boiled peanuts as long as
I can remember. I don't know her exact recipe but I can find out if you
can't get a recipe here.
I know that she boils hers in the shell in salted water but I don't
know the proportions or time involved... they are mushy and tasty
enough to gum though! (no teeth required)

kevnbro said:

Damsel-

My grandmother who lives in Alabama has made boiled peanuts as long as
I can remember. I don't know her exact recipe but I can find out if you
can't get a recipe here.
I know that she boils hers in the shell in salted water but I don't
know the proportions or time involved... they are mushy and tasty
enough to gum though! (no teeth required)

Thanks! Hey, have you been around for awhile, or are you a recent
addition to our little dysfunctional family? I've just started
noticing you lately, and I enjoy your contributions.

Carol
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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

I'm new... and just got scolded for my "martini" recipe which is very
good regardless of what you call it.
But I hope I can contribute here and there and as I cook alot, I hope
to get some good ideas, recipes and advice.
Thank you for noticing and I look forward to future discussions.

I'll keep my eye on this request today and if you don't get any
sufficient responses, I'll give my grandmother a call ( always a good
idea anyway) and see what she does to her boiled peanuts.

Kev

kevnbro said:

I'm new... and just got scolded for my "martini" recipe which is very
good regardless of what you call it.

You <gasp!> posted a non-regulation martini recipe? 30 lashes with a
wet noodle! LOL! Those martini discussions become so rabid that I've
filtered the word, "martini," so I don't have to look at them.

Quoted message said:

But I hope I can contribute here and there and as I cook alot, I hope
to get some good ideas, recipes and advice.
Thank you for noticing and I look forward to future discussions.

So do I. : )

Quoted message said:

I'll keep my eye on this request today and if you don't get any
sufficient responses, I'll give my grandmother a call ( always a good
idea anyway) and see what she does to her boiled peanuts.

Thanks! Please tell her hi for me!

Carol
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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

Thanks D! I've learned a "newbee" lesson today... funny thing is, I
love martini's- TRUE martini's, but that purist mentality is like
saying, "there's only one way to cook spaghetti" or "decafinated coffee
isn't coffee" etc.

I walked away from one of the political groups 'cause I got tired of
baseless name calling and accustions... I hope to avoid that here.

Yes, I will tread lightly in the future 😉

and I will tell her you said "hi"

kevnbro said:

Thanks D! I've learned a "newbee" lesson today... funny thing is, I
love martini's- TRUE martini's, but that purist mentality is like
saying, "there's only one way to cook spaghetti"

?????

Quoted message said:

or "decafinated coffee
isn't coffee" etc.

It isn't 🙂

Quoted message said:

I walked away from one of the political groups 'cause I got tired of
baseless name calling and accustions... I hope to avoid that here.

Yes, I will tread lightly in the future 😉

and I will tell her you said "hi"

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kevnbro said:

Thanks D! I've learned a "newbee" lesson today... funny thing is, I
love martini's- TRUE martini's, but that purist mentality is like
saying, "there's only one way to cook spaghetti" or "decafinated
coffee isn't coffee" etc.

I walked away from one of the political groups 'cause I got tired of
baseless name calling and accustions... I hope to avoid that here.

This group really isn't PC... but those who like their martini's get all het
up over anything not gin with a splash of vermouth 🙂

I've lived in/around Memphis since 1972. Never been to Automatic Slims.
Might have to give it a try sometime.

Jill

Damsel,

I found this recipe at:
http://southernfood.about.com/od/peanuts/r/bl20127k.htm

Boiled Peanuts
INGREDIENTS:

* 3 cups peanuts, raw and in the shell
* 6 cups water
* 2 1/2 teaspoons salt

PREPARATION:
In a large saucepan, bring peanuts (in shell), water, and salt to a
boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes. When
peanuts are done, the peanuts should have swollen to fill the pods. The
peanuts will be somewhat chewy. Serve hot in the shell.

This recipe sounds about right... i'll still give G'mama a call
thoughl

Make me some while you're at it... I love 'em.

Kev

Damsel in dis Dress said:

Crash loves peanuts. Crash hates his dentures. I'd like to surprise
Crash with soft peanuts that he can gum. We live in Minnesota, where
we can't always find raw peanuts in the shell. In fact, I've never
seen them.

I've read many recipes for these, along with some commentary on some
of the recipes, all of which leads me to request the following in a
boiled peanut recipe:

No shells
Either raw or blanched peanuts (no dry-roasted or oil roasted)
Just salt, no other seasonings

I've seen a couple recipes for making them in crockpots. Any
thoughts, given the current energy situation, on whether it would be
more cost-effective to boil them on the gas stovetop, or simmer them
all day in a crockpot?

Thanks all!
Carol, glad she didn't ask for authentic barbecued boiled peanuts

You should be able to buy raw peanuts, sans shells, like the ones you'd use
in peanut brittle. I make mine in the shell but can't think of any reason
why you couldn't use the shelled ones. I don't have a "recipe" per se;
cover with water and about 1 cup (!) of salt. You'll probably want to use
less salt; the shells absorb a lot of it and you aren't using peanuts in the
shell. I've never tried the crock pot method; I just slow simmer them in a
deep pot for a few hours.

Jill

Quoted message said:

This group really isn't PC... but those who like their martini's get all het up over anything not gin with a splash of vermouth 🙂

So i've learned Jill.
Yeah, give Automatic Slims a try, they've a very relaxed, cozy
environment and the food is quite good. You'll see their "martini"
carafe's (duke it out with them) on the bar ready to be spigoted into a
shaker and served up.

Kev

kevnbro said:

Thanks D! I've learned a "newbee" lesson today... funny thing is, I
love martini's- TRUE martini's, but that purist mentality is like
saying, "there's only one way to cook spaghetti" or "decafinated coffee
isn't coffee" etc.

LOL! I set my boyfriend (Crash) up earlier this year. He had
decided he wanted to start getting actively involved in the newsgroup.
So I told him to ask about the existence of Alfredo Sauce. That was
fun! (Alfredo Sauce doesn't exist).

Personally, I'm not a purist. But I like to play with them. Heehee!

Any other examples to keep our new friends out of trouble?

Carol
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I think the downside to using shelled peanuts would be at the risk of
cooking them too long and them disintergrating. What I love about
boiled peanuts is popping them into my mouth shell and all, sucking out
the salty brine, then peeling them open to reveal a tender but slightly
chewy peanut. If you chose to use shelled peanuts due to not being able
to find raw peanuts in the shell, i'd suggest you watch them very
closely while boiling.

Thanks, Kev. But I don't have shells. Just one pound bags of peanuts
without shells or skins.

Carol

kevnbro said:

Damsel,

I found this recipe at:
http://southernfood.about.com/od/peanuts/r/bl20127k.htm

Boiled Peanuts
INGREDIENTS:

* 3 cups peanuts, raw and in the shell
* 6 cups water
* 2 1/2 teaspoons salt

PREPARATION:
In a large saucepan, bring peanuts (in shell), water, and salt to a
boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes. When
peanuts are done, the peanuts should have swollen to fill the pods. The
peanuts will be somewhat chewy. Serve hot in the shell.

This recipe sounds about right... i'll still give G'mama a call
thoughl

Make me some while you're at it... I love 'em.

Kev

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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

On Fri, 9 Dec 2005 09:43:12 -0600, "jmcquown" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

You should be able to buy raw peanuts, sans shells, like the ones you'd use
in peanut brittle. I make mine in the shell but can't think of any reason
why you couldn't use the shelled ones. I don't have a "recipe" per se;
cover with water and about 1 cup (!) of salt. You'll probably want to use
less salt; the shells absorb a lot of it and you aren't using peanuts in the
shell. I've never tried the crock pot method; I just slow simmer them in a
deep pot for a few hours.

I'm starting with a 16 ounce bag. Is 1 cup of salt still applicable
to that amount?

Carol
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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/head_trollop/my_photos

Damsel in dis Dress said:

On Fri, 9 Dec 2005 09:43:12 -0600, "jmcquown" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

You should be able to buy raw peanuts, sans shells, like the ones
you'd use in peanut brittle. I make mine in the shell but can't
think of any reason why you couldn't use the shelled ones. I don't
have a "recipe" per se; cover with water and about 1 cup (!) of
salt. You'll probably want to use less salt; the shells absorb a
lot of it and you aren't using peanuts in the shell. I've never
tried the crock pot method; I just slow simmer them in a deep pot
for a few hours.

I'm starting with a 16 ounce bag. Is 1 cup of salt still applicable
to that amount?

Carol

I wouldn't use that much without the shells... 1/4 c. maybe?

Jill

"kevnbro" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I'm new... and just got scolded for my "martini" recipe which is very
good regardless of what you call it.
But I hope I can contribute here and there and as I cook alot, I hope
to get some good ideas, recipes and advice.
Thank you for noticing and I look forward to future discussions.

I'll keep my eye on this request today and if you don't get any
sufficient responses, I'll give my grandmother a call ( always a good
idea anyway) and see what she does to her boiled peanuts.

Kev

I've been out of circulation for a while, but I'm back in time to say "Good
Kev! Calling a grandmother IS always a good idea!"

Felice
(AKA Granny)

Hehe... thanks Felice (sounds like an appropriate name)- i'll call her
today... I promise. 🙂

Damsel in dis Dress <[email hidden]> looking for trouble wrote in
news:[email hidden]:

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kevnbro said:

Damsel-

My grandmother who lives in Alabama has made boiled peanuts as long as
I can remember. I don't know her exact recipe but I can find out if you
can't get a recipe here.
I know that she boils hers in the shell in salted water but I don't
know the proportions or time involved... they are mushy and tasty
enough to gum though! (no teeth required)

Thanks! Hey, have you been around for awhile, or are you a recent
addition to our little dysfunctional family? I've just started
noticing you lately, and I enjoy your contributions.

Carol

I got this recipe from Southern Food. The problem I encountered when I last
made these was the controversy of using raw vs. processed peanuts. I used
unsalted, processed peanuts. There are all kinds of opinions out there on
which type of nut to use.

Boiled Peanuts
From Diana Rattray,
Your Guide to Southern U.S. Cuisine.

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups peanuts, raw and in the shell
6 cups water
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
PREPARATION:

In a large saucepan, bring peanuts (in shell), water, and salt to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes. When peanuts are
done, the peanuts should have swollen to fill the pods

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Damsel in dis Dress <[email hidden]> looking for trouble wrote in
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Quoted message said:

kevnbro said:

I'm new... and just got scolded for my "martini" recipe which is very
good regardless of what you call it.

You <gasp!> posted a non-regulation martini recipe? 30 lashes with a
wet noodle! LOL! Those martini discussions become so rabid that I've
filtered the word, "martini," so I don't have to look at them.

Yes he/she did. AND I stayed out of the discussion for a change 😉
Psssttt... we all know I like vodka martinis, up, a little dirty but don't
tell anyone.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

But I hope I can contribute here and there and as I cook alot, I hope
to get some good ideas, recipes and advice.
Thank you for noticing and I look forward to future discussions.

So do I. : )

Quoted message said:

I'll keep my eye on this request today and if you don't get any
sufficient responses, I'll give my grandmother a call ( always a good
idea anyway) and see what she does to her boiled peanuts.

Thanks! Please tell her hi for me!

I hope he/she sticks around. I sense some good humor there.

Michael

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Carol

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....Bacteria: The rear entrance to a cafeteria.

All gramatical errors and misspellings due to Ramsey the cyber kitten. He
now owns all keyboards and computing devices in the household and has the
final say on what is, or is not, posted.
Send email to dog30 at charter dot net