Boiled Green Peanuts Instant Pot
Mix well until all of the seasoning is incorporated into the water.
Boiled green peanuts instant pot. Green peanuts are peanuts that are harvested early. Cover and pressure cook for 65 minutes with a 30 minute natural pressure release. Can i make instant pot boiled peanuts with green peanuts. When they start to rise since they float you have enough.
If you are lucky enough to find green peanuts in the mid summer to fall season. Instant pot boiled peanuts are an addictive snack that is perfect to munch on whenever the hunger strikes. Pour water over the peanuts until they are completely covered. Green peanuts are boiled in salty spicy water to get perfect boiled peanuts.
Since they are not dried they contain more moisture and will not take as long to cook. I cooked 1 pound of them for 42 minutes at high pressure with water to cover them and 3 tablespoons of salt. Close and lock the lid on the instant pot. 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.
Place the plate dish upside down on top of the peanuts to keep them submerged. Turn the vent to sealing to prevent steam from escaping. They are fairly easy to find this time of year in the south. You can have it hot or they even taste great at room temperature.
Add in the salt and seasoning. Add water to cover the peanuts. Add the peanuts to the instant pot and cover with all other ingredients plus enough water to cover the peanuts. If using raw peanuts soak them overnight in cool water and cook them for 85 to 90 minutes followed by a natural pressure release.
But they are definitely best when paired with beer. Place washed peanuts in instant pot. Once they are boiled the cover is removed and soft peanuts are enjoyed hot. If you want spicy add in the red pepper flakes and cajun seasoning.
Making boiled peanuts in the instant pot is the fastest way to do it. Instant pot spicy boiled peanuts taste great warm or cold. Press manual on the instant pot high pressure. 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.
This recipe calls for green peanuts but raw peanuts will work if that s all you can find. Place the steamer rack for the instant pot on top of the peanuts to help weight them down. 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. They still have some moisture in them which allows them to cook faster.
You add water salt and peanuts to the instant pot. Place lid on instant pot make sure the valve is closed or in sealing position. You can use peanuts labeled raw peanuts which are dried peanuts but they need to be cooked longer. Add jar of pickled jalapenos and salt.