Granddaddy Champ’s Boiled Peanuts
In my opinion, the boiled peanut is the quintessential southern snack. Peanuts are not actually nuts at all but are legumes. If you are trying boiled peanuts for the first time, the taste and texture may be similar to that of a pea or lentil.
In South Carolina most folks buy their boiled peanuts from roadside stands and everyone has an opinion on where to buy the very best. Boiled peanuts are so serious here that there is currently a turf war in southern Lexington County between two boiled peanut vendors which, entertainingly, plays out on social media from time to time.
The Pnut Man at Lake Murray Dam South Carolina
While everyone has their favorite, my favorite boiled peanut has always and will always be those made by my Dad, also known now as Granddaddy Champ.
He meticulously picks through the peanut bushels at the market to choose the very best and somehow gets the salt to water ratio perfect, every single time.
Peanuts are a blank canvas and while I’m just a salt girl myself, peanuts are definitely asking you to season with your heart. So feel free to experiment with cajun seasoning, old bay, hot peppers, or a mix of your own!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 Hours
Total Time: 6 Hours, 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1 pound of raw or green peanuts
½ cup of salt
Instructions:
Add unshelled peanuts and salt to a crock pot.
Cover with water and secure the lid.
Slow cook on high for 6 hours.
Enjoy hot or cold!
