# How do you feel about boiled peanuts? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 28, 2003, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104 "2003-05-28T20:28:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![TVGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/82dd89/32.png) [@TVGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TVGuy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/21 "2003-05-29T03:20:17Z")
I’m a dyed in the wool Yankee - born in Maine and grew up there and in Massachussetts. Now I live in the norhtwest, so I guess now I’m a western Yankee?? I visit mom and dad in Florida on occasion and I’ve never understood the whole bolied peanuts thing. I’ve tried them in a couple of different flavors and I don’t find them _repugnant_ or anything (although I did chuck out the ‘cajun’ flavored ones… ouch) - I just find them odd and I don’t understand why they hold such a fascination for some folks, that’s all. 'course I don’t understand okra, grits, chitlins or any number of other ‘southern’ dishes either. Like I said, I’m a damned Yankee 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/earl_snake-hips_tucker/32/3269_2.png) [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/22 "2003-05-29T03:20:59Z")
No. They are boiled while still in the shell, usually in some very salty water. ---
**Author:** ![a\_bird\_on\_the\_wire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d9b06d/32.png) [@a\_bird\_on\_the\_wire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a_bird_on_the_wire)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/23 "2003-05-29T03:35:28Z")
I eat boiled peanuts I eat them here I eat them there I eat them everywhere In the morning and at night I eat boiled peanuts to feel just right When they’re gone I’m real sad But I buy more and then I’m glad burma shave ---
**Author:** ![japatlgt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df705f/32.png) [@japatlgt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/japatlgt)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/24 "2003-05-29T13:46:37Z")
_Peas, peas, peas, peas, eatin’ goober peas. (repeat) Goodness, how deliiicious! eatin’ goober peas._ Consider the peanut. Dey sho am good! ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/25 "2003-05-29T14:07:29Z")
I tried 'em once. Tasted like mushy, hot mud. Never made that mistake again. ick ---
**Author:** ![earthpuppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8c91f0/32.png) [@earthpuppy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/earthpuppy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/26 "2003-05-29T14:25:42Z")
I’ve been lurking for months, and just had to register to post to this thread…I LOVE BOILED PEANUTS! Look forward to any road trip to buy some on the roadside. ---
**Author:** ![MissGypsy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8491ac/32.png) [@MissGypsy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissGypsy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/27 "2003-05-29T14:34:03Z")
I’ve never had 'em, but they sound interesting. Exactly how would I go about making them? ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/28 "2003-05-29T14:39:57Z")
Welcome to the world’s greatest message board **earthpuppy.** MMMMMMMMM… boiled peanuts! And beer! Now I’m gonna think about that all day. What’s so great about “bald” peanuts? They are food of the gods, and what other legume could cause a lurker to become one of us just so he/she could post about em? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![earthpuppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8c91f0/32.png) [@earthpuppy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/earthpuppy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/29 "2003-05-29T14:52:48Z")
Thank you kindly for the welcome…a true southern gentleman. ---
**Author:** ![singular1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba9def/32.png) [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/30 "2003-05-29T14:55:35Z")
Welcome to the Board, **earthpuppy** , where you will be welcome regardless of your peculiar palate. They suck. ---
**Author:** ![earthpuppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8c91f0/32.png) [@earthpuppy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/earthpuppy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/31 "2003-05-29T15:00:55Z")
I must admit that I have tasted some boiled peanuts that I DIDN"T like. Guess it depends on whose boilin’ em. ---
**Author:** ![Homebrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Homebrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homebrew)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/32 "2003-05-29T15:06:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by swampbear \* > \*\*MMMMMMMMM… boiled peanuts! \*\* I’m gonna _try_ not to hold this against you, **sweetbear**. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Bruce\_Daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bruce\_Daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Daddy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/33 "2003-05-29T15:22:40Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by gypsygirl31 \* > \*\*I’ve never had 'em, but they sound interesting. Exactly how would I go about making them? \*\* From [southernfood.about.com](http://southernfood.about.com/library/cprec/bl35_9.htm) > [@](#): > > Boiled Peanuts > 1 1/2 quarts green uncooked peanuts > 1/2 cup salt > 2 1/2 quarts water > Wash Peanuts until water runs clear. Put clean peanuts in crockery pot, add salt and water; stir. Cook, covered, on high for 5 to 7 hours. Add additional water during cooking, if necessary, to keep peanuts covered. I do know that boiling takes much less time, +/- 1 hour. Then you let the peanuts sit in warm water for a while (adjust for taste and texture) and you’re done. ---
**Author:** ![Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/left_hand_of_dorkness/32/7156_2.png) [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/34 "2003-05-29T15:27:18Z")
Love me some peanuts. Peanut butter, roasted peanuts, salted or unsalted. Peanuts served in Central America dusted with chili powder and sprinkled with lime juice. I’m going to Norway tomorrow, and I’m taking a big container of peanut butter cookies with me, in case I get homesick. Boiled peanuts? No no no no no. Daniel ---
**Author:** ![Heloise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e36b37/32.png) [@Heloise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heloise)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/35 "2003-05-29T16:40:09Z")
Although not born there, I grew up in South Carolina. I love boiled peanuts. I haven’t seen them here, which is probably a good thing, because I’m as addicted to them as I am sunflower seeds. I can’t stop! ---
**Author:** ![Tark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e495f1/32.png) [@Tark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tark)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/36 "2003-05-29T16:53:23Z")
Boiled peanuts are gooooooooooooooooooood! ---
**Author:** ![Duke\_of\_Rat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ad7895/32.png) [@Duke\_of\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke_of_Rat)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/37 "2003-05-29T19:29:41Z")
Bald (Balled?)Peanuts. I had a lady from Gawgia raving to me about bald (balled?)peanuts this, bald (balled?) peanuts that…I finanally asked her WTF a bald (balled?) peanut was…she said, “You know, ball them in salt water!” like I was from an alien planet an couldn’t comprehend balled (bald?) water. But I have still never had one…they don’t sound particularly tastey…I like salted and roasted. ---
**Author:** ![MissGypsy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8491ac/32.png) [@MissGypsy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissGypsy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/38 "2003-05-29T19:45:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Bruce\_Daddy \* > \*\*From [southernfood.about.com](http://southernfood.about.com/library/cprec/bl35_9.htm) > > I do know that boiling takes much less time, +/- 1 hour. Then you let the peanuts sit in warm water for a while (adjust for taste and texture) and you’re done. \*\* Green, uncooked peanuts? I assumed I could just zip over to the grocery store and buy a bag o’ peanuts. I never knew there were such things as green, uncooked ones. Are the Planter’s kind already cooked? Can I buy a bag of peanuts in the shell, and use those? This must be quite a Southern thing, because my Yankee self is baffled. ---
**Author:** ![Bruce\_Daddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@Bruce\_Daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Daddy)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/39 "2003-05-29T20:02:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by gypsygirl31 \* > \*\*Green, uncooked peanuts? I assumed I could just zip over to the grocery store and buy a bag o’ peanuts. I never knew there were such things as green, uncooked ones. Are the Planter’s kind already cooked? Can I buy a bag of peanuts in the shell, and use those? > > This must be quite a Southern thing, because my Yankee self is baffled. \*\* Nah, you just refridgerate them as soon as they are harvested, instead of letting them air dry. Here’s a terrible (graphically) website I found through Google. [http://www.thadsboiledpeanuts.com/](http://www.thadsboiledpeanuts.com/) and another: [www.hardyfarmspeanuts.com/pages/faqs.htm](http://www.hardyfarmspeanuts.com/pages/faqs.htm) The Planters stuff is roasted, iirc. ---
**Author:** ![Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/earl_snake-hips_tucker/32/3269_2.png) [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2003, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104/40 "2003-05-29T20:09:36Z")
I work with a lot of Indians, and they really like boiled peanuts. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-boiled-peanuts/178104.md?page=3)