Smoked Peanuts in the Shell

If you like boiled peanuts, you’re in luck. If you like smoked peanuts, you’re in luck too. These smoked peanuts in the shell will satisfy you no matter which camp you’re in.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword peanuts, smoked

Prep Time 40

Cook Time 1

Servings

Calories 329kcal

Ingredients

6 cups water
2 cups kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 pounds raw peanuts in shell

Instructions

Combine the water, salt, sugar and peanuts in a large pot over high heat. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 20 minutes.
Drain the peanuts into a large colander and then spread out on a flat surface covered with towels to dry completely.
Fire up your smoker for 250 F. Use any wood you prefer, but the peanuts will absorb the smoke so I recommend a lighter fruit wood.
Add the peanuts to the smoker. If your grates are too wide, add foil sheets or pans with holes poked in them or use a grill mat like I did.
Cover grill and smoke for 20 minutes. Stir and smoke 20 more minutes. And then stir and smoke 20 more minutes. If the nuts aren't a bit crunchy continue smoking or transfer to a sheet pan in a 225 F oven or on a grill until golden brown and crunchy.
Store in an airtight container.

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