Cajun Boiled Peanuts Recipe

Cajun Boiled Peanuts Recipe 2 lbs raw peanuts in the shells 1/2 cup Kosher Salt Zatarain’s Crawfish, Shrimp, and Crab Boil 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning Lots and lots of water First, rinse the peanuts well. Leave them soaking in water about 30 minutes. Then rinse them again to make sure to loosen and remove any dirt on the peanuts. I used an 8 quart pot. It is the biggest one I have. After I washed the peanuts I filled the pot with water all the way to the top. Place the bag of Crab Boil in the pot. Next bring the pot to a boil on high heat. Once the peaunuts are boiling, continue to boil on medium heat. At first the peanuts float. I saw many advise putting a plate on the pot to submerge the peanuts. I thought this was completely unnecessary. After a few minutes (about 30) of the peanuts boiling, they quit floating, and then just add more water to fill the pot. Continue to add more water to the pot as it evaporates. Adding the salt early may lengthen the time it takes the peanuts to soften. I boil the peanuts for 3-4 hours until they are beginning to get tender and then add the salt and Cajun seasoning and boil for an additional 2 hours or so until the peanuts are to desired tenderness. They shouldn’t be squishy, but neither should they be crunchy at all.