Boiled Peanuts (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Boiled Peanuts (Alton Brown)
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Directions:

  1. Wash the peanuts in cool water until the water runs clear. Soak in cool water for 30 minutes to loosen any remaining dirt.
  2. Drain and rinse the peanuts. Add the peanuts to a 12-quart pot along with the salt and 3 gallons of water. Stir well. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Check the texture of the peanut at this point for doneness. When done, boiled peanuts should have a similar texture to a cooked dry bean. It should hold its shape, but not crunch when bitten. Add more water throughout the cooking process, if needed. If necessary, continue cooking for 3 to 4 hours longer.
  3. Drain the peanuts and store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  4. *Cook's note: The cooking time can vary greatly depending on how fresh the peanuts are. The fresher the peanut, the less time it will take to cook.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1276.6 Kcal (5345 kJ)
Calories from fat 999.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 111.11g 171%
Sodium 9241.34mg 385%
Potassium 1564.58mg 33%
Total Carbs 38.55g 13%
Sugars 9.07g 36%
Dietary Fiber 20.41g 82%
Protein 56.69g 113%
Iron 6.8mg 38%
Calcium 485.7mg 49%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 41.36 Kcal (173 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.6g 171%
Sodium 299.39mg 385%
Potassium 50.69mg 33%
Total Carbs 1.25g 13%
Sugars 0.29g 36%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 82%
Protein 1.84g 113%
Iron 0.2mg 38%
Calcium 15.7mg 49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 34
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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