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[injurai]

You boil this as opposed to roasting or after roasting?

 

[Jbird34]

I live in Alabama, we have boiled peanut stands everywhere and they are an awesome snack!

 

[Enron]

Probably the only reason to go to south Georgia.

Considering you can get these in central and north Georgia as well, that means there is zero reason to go to south Georgia.

 

[EmptySpace]

These are really good, especially if you can find a side-of-the-road place like in those pics. I first discovered them while driving through Alabama.


somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning.

the soy sauce in my blood is boiling! ;p

 

[Struct09]

I've never really been to the south but I must try these

 

[Con_Smith]

Considering you can get these in central and north Georgia as well, that means there is zero reason to go to south Georgia.

True, but
just like the sweet tea, they make it pretty special down there. Everything else can eat shit though.

 

[toohectic]

As a Californian, I found them to be absolutely delicious during my trip to South Carolina and Georgia a few years back. We were constantly stopping at roadside vendors and gas stations to pick some up. We ran across a few rare batches that were terrible, but luckily the first batch we had was perfect, so I knew what kind of flavor they were capable of. They are basically similar to eating cooked beans. So good.

 

[Enron]

Now i want some boiled peanuts. Thankfully I live in the Highlands, and DBA BBQ has some damn good ones.

 

[Phobophile]

What the FUCK.

I mean, I guess I'd try them, once, but boiling peanuts vs roasting them is about as appetizing as boiling meat.

Not a fan of corned beef or sausages or hot dogs?

 

[MisterNoisy]

That's really good as well. Grabbing a Pepsi and putting a fifty cent bag of salted peanuts in it. Really good snack on a warmer day.

Never heard of doing that, but it sounds fantastic.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

Look at them gnarly, nasty ass crockpots .

Also, the signs are amazing. IF U DRIVE BY U GO HUNGRY AND AND I GO BROKE.

Also, plask bag.

We've found CBOAT, folks.

Spoiler

I think I've been by that stand, actually; not too much of a fan of boiled peanuts, though.

 

[Bluekaveli]

I want them. I want them!!!

 

[ghostofsparta]

Mexicans do this too. Boil those suckers up and drench them in lime and chili powder.

 

[Lazy vs Crazy]

I don't like them but I do like this song about them.

 

[USC-fan]

Best boat food. Hot boil peanut. Also you can get different favors. Best time to buy is late summer. Thats when the "big ones" are green

 

[GDGF]

They are a staple food here (Georgia)

I love em.

 

[Africanus]

My Nigeria parents make this occasionally.
I'm not one who consistently likes peanuts s I've never had it.

 

[Quikies83]

A little late to the thread here... but checking in from Mississippi.
It's strange to me that these aren't common
My mother still boils them regularly during the summer.

 

[Capitan]

I like them better than roasted ones.

 

[Travo]

I love boiled peanuts and sometimes boil my own.

 

[yellowjacket25]

It's one of my favorite foods. Been eating them my whole life.

 

[entremet]

Heard of them. Never had them.

 

[Rafterman]

Boiled Peanuts are the best. I like 'em nice and spicy and you gotta suck the juice out of the shell before you crack them open.
Seems strange to me, as someone from the south, that people haven't heard of them or think they sound weird.

 

[Ganhyun]

You can even get them in a can down here in grocery stores. You are a godless, communist, unamerican son of a bitch if you do though

But, you can take those, and reboil to make them actually decent!!!

 

[Pinko Marx]

Yup. I'm from Georgia, I'm pretty sure we invented peanuts.

 

[Boogalogist]

Awesome snacks. I love them.

 

[Dennis]

So.....you buy raw in-shell peanuts and boil them in salted water?

Do you just serve them in-shell for people to crack and eat? Should they be eaten hot or cold?

 

[Yaboosh]

So.....you buy raw in-shell peanuts and boil them in salted water?

Do you just serve them in-shell for people to crack and eat? Should they be eaten hot or cold?

Yes. Hot.


You have to boil them for hours though. And the water has to be saltier than you think. Lots and lots and lots of salt.

 

[Pinko Marx]

So.....you buy raw in-shell peanuts and boil them in salted water?

Do you just serve them in-shell for people to crack and eat? Should they be eaten hot or cold?

Hot. No cracking needed, more like peeling because the shell is so soft.
Sometimes they throw seasoning into the water for added taste. Boiled Cajun peanuts and a spicy pickle is the perfect road trip snack when traveling thru the south.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

Boiled peanuts are an important part of life down here like sweet tea. I feel for those who have never heard of, nor had them. My heart breaks for y'all

Fixed

Spoiler

I've lived in FL for over 20 years and have never had them.

 

[Dali]

My dad loves peanuts and I'm super allergic. To answer the question, "yes." Didn't think it was a regional thing.

 

[MisterNoisy]

Comically, thanks to this thread, I am boiling peanuts right now.

 

[Cheesecakebobby]

The sweet ones are something of a delicacy here in Japan. Last time I was buying some, a couple celebrities walked into the store with a film crew and started guzzling samples

 

[Aiustis]

Yup love boiled peanuts.

Edit didn't realize this was specific to certain areas.

 

[Quikies83]

So.....you buy raw in-shell peanuts and boil them in salted water?

Do you just serve them in-shell for people to crack and eat? Should they be eaten hot or cold?

Serve them in-shell - there is no cracking. The shells come off very easily.
Best served warm - fine cold.

 

[BladeoftheImmortal]

God tier peanuts. The ones in China aren't as good. They don't boil them enough. It's like eating a peanut that's between raw and a southern boiled peanut.

 

[Dennis]

How long should they boil?

 

[Alric]

Love me some side of the road Boiled Peanuts. I never make them myself because you need to boil them for hours.

 

[noquarter]

Never heard of doing that, but it sounds fantastic.

You should try it. Be careful as the soda will pour over if you dunno the peanuts in too fast.

 

[Grazzt]

Ate a lot in China. Love them!

 

[DJ Lushious]

I'm from outside of Chicago and am visiting my brother in Athens, GA. I told him it was mandatory we get boiled peanuts, after remembering this thread.

On the way to Lake Oconee we got some. I thought they were delicious! My bro's take was that they were weak-ass and can be found better elsewhere. Apparently the boil wasn't flavored at all?

All I know now is I want some Cajun boiled peanuts!

Anyone know of any good places to get boiled peanuts in or around Athens?

 

[Maklershed]

I'm from the northeast. I've heard of this but never have seen them in person. I'd definitely like to try it though.

 

[Armaros]

Ate a lot in China. Love them!

Yep boiled peanuts is a common thing whenever we buy big bags of peanuts.

 

[starblade]

Down here in Florida (well, with many of us blacks in Florida who are still southern, can't speak for the white people here) they are a staple food. We like them paired with potatoes and corn with some cajun spice on them. Couldn't believe my ears when I went to the Army and found out they weren't a "thing" in other parts of the country.

 

[Llyranor]

Boiled peanuts are the best. Much prefer it to roasted.

Boiled meat is great too. Hot pot is amazing.

 

[BriGuy]

I had them when I went to a wedding in North Carolina last year. They're ok. Not something I would exactly crave, but not something to make me drench the walls with vomit either.

 

[Escargo]

Yes. That's how my mom does it. I prefer roasted

 

[Voidance]

I love them. It's the only thing I miss about living in Florida.

 

[Krowley]

I'm from GA. Only had these once or twice. Not a fan.

 

[sca2511]

Really good snack. Grandma used to make it, yum