Virginia’s Boiled Peanuts Recipe

Time4h

Serves4

Boiled with pepper vinegar and smoked ham hock.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Peanuts
Rinse the raw green peanuts under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
2
Boil the Peanuts
In a large pot, combine the rinsed peanuts, water, smoked ham hock, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 3 to 4 hours, or until the peanuts are tender.
4
Add Pepper Vinegar
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the pepper vinegar to the pot. Stir to combine.
5
Serve
Once the peanuts are tender, remove the pot from heat. Serve warm in a bowl, including some of the cooking liquid and ham hock pieces for flavor.