Home » Food » By Type of Dish » Snacks » Boiled Peanuts Boiled Peanuts June 28, 2023 by Kimberly Killebrew · No CommentsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.See my disclosure policy.An iconic Southern delicacy, boiled peanuts are a unique and delicious comfort food that are symbolic of Southern hospitality.  In this tutorial I’ll show you how to boil peanuts to replicate those fabulous roadside boiled peanuts you know and love.  This Boiled Peanuts recipe is super easy and lends itself to all kinds of fun flavor variations.  Enjoy this favorite Southern snack food at your social gatherings, barbecues, picnics, and tailgate parties! It all started about 9 years ago when we visited my husband’s parents in Georgia.

I had moved to the U.S.several years earlier but this was my first time to the South and I was excited to go sightseeing.  I also wanted to experience truly traditional Southern foods.  You know, the hidden gems that only true Southerners know about.  My husband’s stepmom is a born and bred Georgian and I gave her the task of filling in any gaps I was missing from my own research.  And she knew just what those were.  We hopped in the car and she took us to two roadside stands.First stop:  Muscadines.  They just happened to be in season.  I thought, “Muscadines?  What are those?”  I popped one into my mouth and felt my teeth cut through the thick skin as the jelly inside exploded and I tasted the most concentrated gr

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