Roasting Peanuts

[3Ts]

I like peanuts as well, dry roasted, salted, toffee, coconut, and many other combinations. However, I can not stand boiled peanuts, they taste like mushy potatoes.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

We all know there are different tastes in different places and/or with different people, but only in recent years have I seen boiled peanuts in the grocery stores. So I bought some (twice) to try to give them a good sampling. I never thought a peanut could be ruined, but I still cannot imagine anyone liking them boiled. Horrible stuff to me. The two times I bought some, I was only able to eat less than a handful, before throwing them in the garbage can.

Same here. Stopped for gas in South Carolina; the little 7-11 type store had some for sale, and they gave me a sample. That was enough for me. I cannot criticize any one who like them, but they were not to my liking. What I really love is roasted and salted pecans. Expensive, but they are they best in my opinion. Since I'm not supposed to eat chocolate, I discovered white chocolate covered roasted pecans. About the same price per pound as rib eye steak, but yummy!

 

[Bird]

What I really love is roasted and salted pecans. Expensive, but they are they best in my opinion.

Yep, I'd sure have to agree with you on that. This also reminds me of when we first moved to Healdton, OK, when I was 10 years old. The place Dad rented to start with had a lot of good pecan trees. And one night, shortly after most of the pecans had fallen, a fire started at the old airport just west of us. And it moved fast. We, and the volunteer firemen, fought hard to save our house, barn, chicken house, etc., but it burned off most of the pasture under those pecan trees, so the pecans were not deemed fit to sell. But I'll never forget how much I enjoyed eating those pecans roasted in the shell. Of course now I occasionally buy raw shelled pecans at Sam's Club and roast them myself in the microwave.

 

[kthompson]

Oh, no hurt feelings here by those who don't like boiled peanuts. I was surprised to hear Dr. Robert Schuller from the Crystal Cathedral in Orange County describing his experience with boiled peanuts. Sadly don't remember if he liked them or not but he described how the bag falls apart due to them being wet very accurately. But if you don't like boiled peanuts you do like grits I hope.

But boiled peanuts are like any other food, some just will not like them and that is fine and some people don't know how to cook them. Mushy they should not be, should still be firm. Not raw but sort of like stir fry vegetables. And salted just right.

Old McDonald, what is port?

On Pecans, if you want them another special way make pecan brittle. Best brittle I have ever had. My wife use to make it.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Here's Sharn Jean's recipe for Peanut brittle; it's the best! Something about the electric skillet. Don't see why you couldn't make cashew and pecan brittle the same way.

Peanut Brittle

1 cup white Karo syrup

1 cup sugar

1 and 1/2 cups raw peanuts

dash of salt

1 and 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Combine syrup, sugar, salt and raw peanuts. Pour into electric skillet and cook

until it turns caramel color (about 350 degrees). Turn off heat and add baking

soda, stir slightly. Pour onto buttered foil and let it spread by itself. Cool and

break into pieces.

 

[dmccarty]

I love peanuts. Even boiled peanuts. :shocked::laughing:

I have fond memories of my dad and I, when driving through Georgia, seeing a sign for boiled peanuts, getting off the Interstate and driving for far too long to get a bag of boiled peanuts. Then eating out of that bag for hours as we drove on down the road.

Years later, my cousins and I would get boiled peanuts and go for a ride. :laughing: One of the kids loves boiled peanuts and used to eat a can a day. Another of the kids hates boiled peanuts. :confused3::laughing:

Now, boiled okra is some real nasty stuff! :shocked::laughing::laughing::laughing:

Later,
Dan

 

[Bird]

But if you don't like boiled peanuts you do like grits I hope.

Yes, I do.:laughing:

Now, boiled okra is some real nasty stuff!

Now my wife wants no part of okra, except fried, so that's all we've had for years. However, I do like oiled okra myself.:laughing:

 

[tomplum]

FWIW if I get a bag of nuts that are dry, no salt - in general needs help. I empty the nuts in a bowl and add just enough dark toasted sesame oil to coat, some salt and dash or two of Cayenne. Pop them in the oven for 10 minutes to wake them up and let them cool on the sheet. Good peanuts have been scarce by me.

 

[TomIre]

Boiled peanuts are a favorite of mine. Very specific to certain southern U.S. states. Next best is oven roasted in the shell. Call that way parched. I'll parched a pound of two of peanuts and happily watch my Georgia Bulldogs whip some a** on Saturday afternoon while shelling, munching and sipping cold beer!

 

[OldMcDonald]

Old McDonald, what is port?

This article from one of the Port houses (always use a capital P for Port) tells it as well as anything https://www.taylor.pt/en/what-is-port-wine/introduction-to-port

Obviously you have never tried it if you do not know what it is. You should. I suggest a Ruby with a good strong cheese after the main course of a meal. Or, with peanuts.