Smoked Peanuts in the Shell
These fresh roasted peanuts are lightly salted and then smoked for a perfect game day snack. This simple peanut recipe only takes a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Raw In the Shell Peanuts not green peanuts
- 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
- ¼ Cup Kosher Salt divided
- 8 Cups Water
Instructions
- Inspect the peanuts and remove any moldy or discolored peanuts.
- In a large bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of the salt with the 8 cups of cold water and mix until the salt is dissolved.
- Add the peanuts to the water and soak for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the water from the peanuts and spread the whole peanuts in a single layer on a sheet pan or grill pan. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Pour the peanut oil into the pan and mix to coat the peanuts. Sprinkle the remaining salt over the peanuts.
- Set up your smoker for indirect heat and heat to 300 degrees.
- Smoke the peanuts for about 60-75 minutes, stirring and rotating the pan about every 15 minutes.
- Test a peanut for doneness and remove from the heat or cook for an additional 15 minutes until done.
- Place in a paper bag and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 688kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 61gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gSodium: 1188mgPotassium: 844mgFiber: 11gCalcium: 121mgIron: 4mg
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