Boiled Peanuts
@cindiowens (5120)
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
December 26, 2017 5:05pm CST
I don't know about in other parts of the world, but here in South Carolina, it is not uncommon to go into a convenience store and see a couple of huge crock pots full of boiled peanuts. They usually have salty, and hot (spicy).
My husband used to get them often, so one day, oh about 10 years ago, I tried one. I thought it was disgusting, and vowed to never put another one in my mouth. And I didn't. At least until recently.
I was in the grocery store the other day, looking for snacks for the kids. I was looking at the chips and nuts, and noticed a can of boiled peanuts. I thought "ew" and kept going. As I continued my shopping though, something kept those peanuts in my mind. I ended up going back and getting a can.
After I had put the groceries away, I popped open the can of peanuts and put them in a pot to heat up. I tried one. I liked it. I tried another...it was delicious. I kept "trying" them until they were all gone and I found myself wanting more.
Well, since that day, I can not seem to get enough boiled peanuts. I don't know if they changed, or if my tastes changed, but what ever happened, I Love Boiled Peanuts!
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Dec 17
Yes they are around here too, I actually make my own.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
27 Dec 17
I get the canned ones snd boil them for a few hours. I like them soggy...
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11 Oct 18
@andriaperry How long do you boil them, and how hard of a boil? Do they get soft? I like them soft like beans.
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Dec 17
@cindiowens I have used dry peanuts, but in a pinch I will buy the canned ones.
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@Marilynda1225 (91041)
• United States
11 Oct 18
It's funny how your taste has changed over the years. I never heard of boiled peanuts
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@Marilynda1225 (91041)
• United States
12 Oct 18
@cindiowens me too especially vegetables 
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
11 Oct 18
Yes. I like many things I did not like as a child.
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Dec 17
WHen I was a teen I spent a lot of time at one particular friend's house. When she came back from visiting her grandparents in Oklahoma her family always brought back some peanuts. SHe and I would roast some in the oven for a snack. This was the first time I even realized that peanuts were picked and how they were prepared. I guess I just expected them to come ready cooked and ready to eat. I'm from the north.
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
26 Dec 17
They kind of taste like salty pinto beans.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
27 Dec 17
@cindiowens They are legumes like beans. I wonder if anyone cooks them like baked beans. That's what they look like.
@thislittlepennyearns (68246)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
27 Dec 17
My other half loves them too. I get him a can of two every few weeks.
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
26 Dec 17
Cool. didn't know such thing exist LOL, and you say that it's very tasty
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@cindiowens (5120)
• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
26 Dec 17
Well, 10 years ago I thought they were disgusting, but now I love them.
@dpk262006 (58679)
• Delhi, India
27 Dec 17
I like roasted peanuts. I have had no occasion to taste boiled peanuts. I have not heard about it.
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
27 Dec 17
I'm from California and I've never heard of boiled peanuts -- even though my dad came from Texas, which is sort of southern. I like my peanuts roasted and salted.
@prashu228 (37518)
• India
27 Dec 17
We prepare all those at home. Home made are better than store bought. I like peanuts in any flavor
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
3 Jan 18
I wonder what happened this time to the boiled peanuts versus the other time you tried them that you ended up liking them. I have never had them so cannot comment if would like them or not.
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
27 Dec 17
I have never heard of them. Glad you enjoyed them.
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@averygirl72 (38849)
• Philippines
27 Dec 17
I haven't seen boiled peanuts in can here. I eat homemade boiled peanuts
