Cajun Cuisine Trail – Cajun Boiled Peanuts Traditional Cache
Cajun Cuisine Trail – Cajun Boiled Peanuts
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Cajun Cuisine Trail – Cajun Boiled Peanuts
Cajun Cuisine Trail is a series along Hwy14. A relatively low
traffic highway. Most caches are placed directly off the highway
with adequate pullover space. Please use caution if you decide to
park on the shoulder.
Most if not all cache pages will include a standard Cajun Cuisine
recipe for your enjoyment.
All caches are placed by the Acadiana Geocachers.
Cajun Boiled Peanuts
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds fresh raw peanuts in shells (available in many
supermarkets in the fall)
3 tablespoons salt or to taste
Zatarain's Crab & Shrimp Boil
1 tablespoon ground red pepper (optional)
1 cup sliced jalapeno peppers (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Wash peanuts well. Place them in a huge cast iron pot or a large
pot. Pour in enough water to almost fill the pot. Add salt and
stir. Cover and cook over high heat. Bring to a rolling boil. Add
one bag of Zatarain's Crab & Shrimp Boil. Use 1 bag per 2
pounds of peanuts. If you want them a little more spicy, add the
tablespoon of ground red pepper. If you want the peanuts hot and
spicy, add the 1 cup of sliced jalapeno peppers. Reduce heat only
enough to prevent water from boiling over. Add water as needed to
keep peanuts under water. When adding water, increase heat to high
until peanuts are boiling again. Boil for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Test to
see if they're done by spooning out a peanut, cooling briefly,
opening the shell and biting into one. Boiled peanuts should be
soft, not crunchy or hard. Drain, rinse well and cool slightly
before serving.
Store in plastic bags in refrigerator or freezer.
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