Frequently Asked Questions

Each bag is about the same size as a 5 lb. bag of flour and yields (after cooking) 3.5 lbs of delicious boiled peanuts.

We use raw, dried peanuts.  We sell only premium grade, in-shell peanuts, perfect for boiling!

These are not green peanuts. The term “green” peanut refers to a peanut freshly dug from the ground. We do not ship green peanuts because, like any other fresh produce, they must be refrigerated and have a very volatile shelf life. Green peanuts are only available a couple of months out of the year, during peanut harvest. We sell raw, dried peanuts—the same peanuts that can be found year-round at any roadside stand in the South.

The shells will never get as soft as a "green" peanut, however, the peanut kernel will be just as tender.  The kernels also will be completely matured and filled out, so you will not see "pops".

The bag is integral to cooking the peanuts properly. As the peanuts at the bottom of the bag rehydrate, their weight pulls down the peanuts at the top. This helps all the peanuts cook evenly and fully hydrate. The bag also helps concentrate the brine so every peanut has the same great flavor.

During cooking, evaporation occurs. As the peanuts rehydrate, the available water diminishes. It is perfectly fine to add water while the peanuts are cooking to ensure the bag can fully submerge.

We provide detailed instructions for three cooking methods: stock pot, slow cooker (Crock-Pot), and Instant Pot (pressure cooker). The peanuts are ready when the bag has fully submerged. The longer you allow the peanuts to soak in the brine, the more flavor they’ll soak up. It is very hard to overcook boiled peanuts. When in doubt, give them a little longer.

Yes.  Each bag is stamped with a food safe dye that is 100% safe for consumption.  The stamp will dissolve in water.  No need for alarm.

No. Our product does not use MSG.

Now there's an open ended question.  We like to say that everyone's mileage may vary.  I have 5 kids who all eat boiled peanuts like they're going out of style.  One bag is enough to satisfy them.  Most folks ask us how to store the peanuts that they cannot finish.  That leads to our next question.

You can refrigerate any uneaten peanuts for up to a week or you can freeze them for as long as you're comfortable.  They reheat very nicely in the microwave.

Our peanuts are shipped with a very stable shelf life.  That's the beauty of a raw dried peanut.  Our peanuts will store for at least 4 months in the pantry or up to 12 months if refrigerated.