• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Southern Bite - supper made simple.

Southern Bite

Stacey Little's Southern Food & Recipe Blog

  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Main Course
    • Sauces/Dressings
    • Sides
    • Slow Cooker
    • Snacks
    • Soups
    • Weeknight Bites
  • Videos
    • Simply Southern TV
    • Behind the Recipe
    • Recipes with Videos
  • Cookbook
  • About
    • About Stacey
    • Media/PR
    • Contact
  • Recipe Box
Home » Recipes » Appetizers

Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts

Stacey – July 8, 2015 – 46 Comments

Jump to Recipe Save Recipe

Bowl of Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts

Yesterday I had to have an electrician come out to do some work for a kitchen upgrade I hope to tell you about soon.  In that awkwardness where he’s working and sweating and I’m sitting on the couch watching television, I found myself trying to find something productive to do.  I grabbed a rag and went through the house wiping smudgey fingerprints off of walls and door facings. 

Right outside of Jack’s bedroom I was scrubbing away when it hit me… the years of me cleaning his fingerprints off of things are numbered.  The thought brought me to my knees.  

The past nearly 7 years seem nothing short of a whirlwind and I know the next 11 or so will seem even faster – a literal “blink of the eye.”  I felt the tears well up and I continued to rub those fingerprints.  I heard the electrician call for me, and I stood up and tried my best to gain my composure – you know so he didn’t see a 33 year old man in the floor crying and all 🙂 – and went off to answer his question. 

Later that day, I realized why God put that on my heart.  We’ve been toying with the idea of allowing Jack to play baseball in one of the bigger more competitive leagues here in town.  It’s something I’ve been vehemently against, but something that he and my wife have both been pushing for. 

He’s an amazing little ball player – which baffles me.  I have yet to find the humor in the fact that God gave an incredibly athletic child to someone who’s athletic skill is so pathetic that he is afraid to throw the football in the front yard with his son for fear the neighbors might see him.  (Neighbors, if you’re reading this, I’m just kidding.  Not really.)  These leagues can be so competitive and put so much pressure on these little guys, it just overwhelms me.  I want to keep him in the little cocoon that is t-ball and coach pitch where I know the coach won’t yell at him if he screws up and where it really isn’t all about winning.  But, I realized that if he’s passionate about this and he’s good at it, I’ve got to let him try to be his best. 

It’s just scary for this daddy.  And Lord help the first person that yells at my kid… and that’s all I’m going to say about that.  🙂

Bowl of Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts

I have such fond memories of boiled peanuts.  I loved them as kid and still do.  I remember my Dad bringing home boiled peanuts when a guy would come to his shop selling them.  It didn’t happen too often, but I loved peeking the fridge to see that bag of peanuts sitting there.

These Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts are so simple and easy.  The slow cooker does all the work and you don’t have to watch over them for hours upon hours.  And don’t worry, these aren’t spicy at all.  The hot sauce and creole seasoning give them flavor, not heat. 

If you do like them spicy, I recommend adding in 3 or 4 tablespoons of crushed red pepper flakes.  Be sure to check out my note about using raw peanuts versus raw GREEN peanuts.  The green peanuts are usually labelled as such and are also usually heavier and a bit damp.  Raw dried peanuts will work too, you’ll just need to prep them a bit the night before.

Using a slow cooker makes these boiled peanuts even easier!
Print Pin Save
5 from 2 votes

Recipe Card

Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 hours
Total Time 20 hours 5 minutes
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs raw green peanuts
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup creole seasoning I use Zatarain's
  • 10 cups water

Instructions

  • Rinse the peanuts in cool water and place them into the crock of the slow cooker. Add the other ingredients and stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 20 to 24 hours. Discard liquid and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

I prefer raw green peanuts in this recipe, but raw dried peanuts will work as well. When using raw dried peanuts, I recommend soaking them in cool water overnight before placing them in the slow cooker.
A note about the creole seasoning: Most creole seasonings have salt in them. If you use one that doesn't, I suggest adding an additional 1/4 cup salt.
Using a slow cooker makes these boiled peanuts even easier!
Did you make my Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts?I'd love to see! Share on Instagram, tag @southernbite, and use the hashtag #southernbite!
Tag on Insta Leave a Rating

Know some folks who would like this?

Related Posts

Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts in a metal can
Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
Stacey Little of Southern Bite

Hey, y’all! I’m Stacey…

Feeding people makes me happy. Few things in this world delight me more than my family and friends gathered around my table enjoying a meal. Pull up a chair and join us! Read more…

Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter YouTube
About Cookbook Shop Contact

Join my mailing list!

Get new Southern Bite recipes delivered right to your inbox. Plus, I’ll send you my Breakfast Bites mini ebook!

No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Rate & Comment Cancel reply

    I love hearing from y'all! Comments, suggestions, and questions are always welcome. Kindness is required. Your email address will not be published.

    Recipe Rating




  1. Sarah Vestal

    June 7, 2020 at 2:20 pm

    I just got home from NC where I ate many boiled peanuts as I LOVE them and cannot get them in upstate NY. Fortunately, I was able to buy some green peanuts before I came home — now I just wish I had gotten more! This recipe is ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, better than any I have bought before! The flavor is amazing and they just have a slight zing. Thanks Stacey!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      June 8, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      Awesome, Sarah! I’m so glad they turned out greta for you!!

      Reply
  2. Deb Leonard

    February 9, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    I made these today using the regular raw in shell peanuts (not green) with one cooking time exception.

    If like me you don’t like your boiled peanuts mushy but still with a tiny bit of crunch, start trying them at 4.5 to 5 hours. I love them and plan on making them again and again.

    PLEASE do as the recipe says and soak your (regular) peanuts in cool water for 8 to 10 hours. They will float so you will need to find a way to weigh them down in the equipment you are using. (I used a stock pot and weighed them down with a bowl filled with water.)

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 11, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      So glad you enjoyed these! Now I think I need to make some, too!

      Reply
  3. Susan

    May 19, 2019 at 5:56 am

    I followed the recipe exactly and these boiled peanuts are excellent! I only wish I could find larger peanuts. The ones at my local grocery were small. I don’t know if they will be bigger when they are in season or even if there is a peanut season. Anyway, we enjoyed them, make this recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 20, 2019 at 11:39 am

      Awesome! So glad you enjoyed them, Susan!!

      Reply
  4. sandie

    August 27, 2017 at 2:40 pm

    I’ve never done this before and plan to use a Crock Pot. Will dry roasted peanuts work?

    Reply
    • Mason

      August 27, 2017 at 3:31 pm

      You need green peanuts in the shell, not roasted. Shells will be green when scraped with a fingernail. Dry roasted peanuts will not get soft when boiled like green shell peanuts do.

      Reply
    • Stacey

      September 5, 2017 at 8:31 pm

      Unfortunately not. You’ll need green peanuts for the best results.

      Reply
  5. Anna

    February 6, 2016 at 9:20 am

    I’m making some of these for my Super Bowl party! I hardly ever boil peanuts because it’s such a pain, so I can’t wait to see how they turn out in the slow cooker. You can’t really find green peanuts this time of year, but the produce market down the street from me sold me some of their raw ones that they were roasting and I soaked them overnight.

    Reply
  6. comprar-curtidas

    November 10, 2015 at 12:28 am

    It’s perfect time to make a few plans for the future and it’s time to be happy.

    I’ve learn this post and if I could I want to recommend you few interesting things or suggestions.
    Perhaps you can write subsequent articles referring to this article.
    I want to learn even more things approximately it!

    Reply
  7. Vicki McCullough

    September 20, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    I started these in the crockpot Friday so that they would be ready for the Auburn and Alabama games yesterday–DELISH!!! My husband loved them so that made me happy.
    They are quite salty but then, who doesn’t love ’em some salt?!? Thanks, Stacey!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 21, 2015 at 3:23 pm

      Glad you enjoyed them! They are salty and the longer they cook, the saltier they get. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Mark

    July 18, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Have you heard of people fixing dried shelled peanuts like navy beans? I live up North where black pepper is a deadly spice and green peppers are “HOT”…. Most of the time I would have to survive off cans of boiled peanuts from Walmart. (They smuggle them behind the ice curtain..) Thankfully Asians eat raw peanuts!!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 23, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      LOL! I haven’t heard of that, but it sounds interesting!

      Reply
  9. Mark

    July 18, 2015 at 10:14 pm

    I have had no trouble finding green peanuts at Asian markets in Michigan.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 23, 2015 at 4:19 pm

      Great idea!

      Reply
  10. Cathrin Owens

    July 17, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    I live in a small Florida panhandle town where boiled peanuts are the highlight of Crestview Bulldawg football. The peanuts come from a local farmer. Of course, Go Dawgs and all that… but Lawd Hammercy- them peanuts!!! It’s been YEARS since I’ve made my own, but I’ma gonna do it, YES indeed! Thanks, Stacey!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 23, 2015 at 4:20 pm

      LOL! I hope you’ll enjoy them! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Gail

    July 17, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    My dad was from Florida and turned us onto them at a very young age. We still love them. But I have never made them, thanks for the recipe. Once when I was working in local ER, ( RN ret.), my dad boiled some and I brought them to work. One of the Docs was from Boston, he tried them. but didn’t like them, spit them out. hahaha he did the same with our Cajun cracklins!! Oh well, more for us!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 23, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      That’s right, we know what’s good down here! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Winnie Mom

    July 17, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Absolutely love boiled peanuts –must be green ones though. I have never put in the cajjun seasonings -only salt but will try next time. Using the dried peanuts the nuts don’t absorb the salt as good. My grandson told me about an alternative when he can’t get green peanuts to boil. He opens a can of garbanzo beans and warms them in the microwave. These he doesn’t have to shell. I’ve not tried them though–Enjoy your blog and your ponderings.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 17, 2015 at 10:04 am

      I like garbanzo beans, but they’re nothing close to my beloved peanuts. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Rosemary

    July 9, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    These peanuts look great!
    I have never actually had boiled peanuts so this is really something new for me!
    But I love peanuts and I am always trying new ways of preparing them.
    Thanks Stacey!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 17, 2015 at 10:02 am

      I sure hope you’ll enjoy them!

      Reply
  14. Vicki

    July 9, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    My children are grown.. The grandchildren’s fingerprints do NOT. Get washed off until I have savoured them – for weeks. I may have even taken pictures of them! Lol!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 17, 2015 at 10:01 am

      Great idea, Vicki!

      Reply
  15. Karl

    July 8, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    We live in North Carolina, do you know any place to buy raw green peanuts? Market, store, in the field….. We used to eat the boiled raw green ones and they are the best by far.

    Reply
    • outerbanker1

      July 9, 2015 at 5:46 pm

      what part of Nc. go to any peanut field when they turn them over and ask for some, they will let have’em

      Reply
      • David Griggs

        August 2, 2019 at 8:57 pm

        Turned peanuts in field are Spanish red, you want white. My dad found a farmer that would plant him about 5 rows x 100 ft. We would dig, pick, wash and half the bounty with farmer. Farmers markets. Local grocery

        Reply
        • Stacey

          August 6, 2019 at 3:40 pm

          How cool!

          Reply
    • Stacey

      July 17, 2015 at 10:00 am

      I’m not sure. I can usually find some in some supermarket this time of year. Many farmer’s markets may have them too.

      Reply
    • Melissa

      July 27, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      I get mine at IGA grocery stores. Also a lot of road side produce stands have them as well as already boiled peanuts.

      Reply
  16. Julia Dawn Mason

    July 8, 2015 at 5:32 pm

    I know exactly what you are talking about. My two boys were never interested in sports until the youngest son wanted to try playing baseball at age 12. We let him play and he was pretty good even with no T-ball experience . He was on three good teams for the first 3 years and won a County championship. But the last year he played the coach did not require them to practice on a regular basis and my son wanted to quit. he was used to being on a team that required practice three days a week or more.We told him if he finished the season out, he did not have to play again. So he did finish the season and he went on to go into the US Navy where he is currently coming up on his 20 year anniversary in the service. he just had a new son born in Feb to join the family of my son , daughter-in-law and grandson Tyler. Hunter was born on Feb 12th.
    So enjoy your son’s sports while you can , they seem to pass very fast.

    I grew up eating boiled peanuts at every family gathering, I moved here to Bartow FL with my parents before I turned 2 years old. I now live in Lakeland FL which is 15 miles from Bartow..

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 17, 2015 at 9:59 am

      🙂

      Reply
  17. LEH

    July 8, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    How do you eat these? Shell and all? Never tried them.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Julia Dawn Mason

      July 8, 2015 at 5:33 pm

      You shell the peanuts, you only what is indide the shell, throw the empty shells away in the garbage or compost heap.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        July 17, 2015 at 9:59 am

        🙂

        Reply
    • Allan

      July 10, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      Leh,

      For some of us, the best part is the juice that comes out of the shell when you place the whole nut (with shell) into your mouth and crack it open with your teeth. Once cracked and juice released just remove the shell portion and enjoy the peanut meats. This process can be a little cumbersome at first, but if you find that you enjoy the juice, you will become quite good at the process after a few handfuls of boiled peanuts! Allan

      Reply
      • Stacey

        July 17, 2015 at 10:03 am

        Yes! 🙂

        Reply
    • LEH

      July 10, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks for the kind explanations on how to eat boiled peanuts – I’ll give them a try!

      Reply
  18. Jessica Caster

    July 8, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Your post about your son made tears well up in my eyes! My oldest just graduated high school and let me tell you…. God really has brought me out of my comfort zone to teach me how to trust Him more and more! My goodness… The Lord was right when He said Life is like a mist. It was just yesterday I saw my oldest youngins face for the first time and now she is spreading her wings to fly. But I know Jesus has her! His will for her will be accomplished and His will is perfect even if He has to pry my fingers off of her. 🙂 and p.s….. I brake for boiled peanuts! Now I can make them at home! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 17, 2015 at 9:58 am

      He certainly has a way of doing that! 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  19. Melissa @ Served Up With Love

    July 8, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    I know it is so hard to watch our little ones grow up. Knowing that my little man is now 19 just blows my mind! It happens so fast but he has turned out to be a great young man. I am so proud of him and his big heart. He never got the baseball bug but man he loved soccer.

    I have never had boiled peanuts…..crazy right? These sound good and I can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 17, 2015 at 9:58 am

      As I told you, we’re going to fix that!

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Stacey Little of Southern Bite

Hey, y’all! I’m Stacey…

Feeding people makes me happy. Few things in this world delight me more than my family and friends gathered around my table enjoying a meal. Pull up a chair and join us! Read more…

Instagram Pinterest Facebook Twitter YouTube
About Cookbook Shop Contact
The Southern Bite Cookbook cover

Trending Now

  • These quick and easy enchiladas only call for 5 ingredients and are ready in no time! It's the perfect recipe for a busy weeknight! #recipe #southernbite #enchiladas #easy #quick #weeknight5 Ingredient Beef Enchiladas
  • Closer photo of Ultimate Chicken SpaghettiUltimate Chicken Spaghetti
  • Two Easy Lemon Squares stacked on a blue plateEasy Lemon Squares
  • Bowl of Southern Chicken and DumplingsOld-Fashioned Southern Chicken and Dumplings
  • Bowl of Southern Lima BeansSouthern Lima Beans (Butter Beans)
  • Cream Cheese Bacon Chicken Pasta on a forkCream Cheese Bacon Chicken Pasta

As Seen On

As seen on logos

Recipes by Category

  • Appetizers
  • Beverages
  • Breads
  • Breakfast
  • Desserts
  • Main Course
  • Sauces/Dressings
  • Sides
  • Slow Cooker
  • Snacks
  • Soups
  • Weeknight Bites
  • Work with Me
  • My Cookbook
  • Contact
  • Cookbooks I Love
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy

© 2009–2023 Southern Bite / Stacey Little Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All Content Protected By Federal Copyright Laws.