Boiled Peanuts

[BGKYSmoker]

And when there aint no green peanuts to make yer own, Ya always have the good ol stand by boil peanuts

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• BGKYSmoker
• Oct 22, 2012

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• BGKYSmoker
• Oct 22, 2012

 

[kathrynn]

Okay....Mdboatbum....you pop them in your mouth...crack the shell....so that salty goodness gets in your mouth...shell them and eat the nut meat....there are some shells tho that gets nice and squishy...those eat all of it. It's sort of like sunflower seeds....only messier!

As promised to Scarbelly.....here is some pics of what I have been doing this weekend...and still going at 'em today.  Bama BBQ....showing my Grits for real here!  What do yall think?

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• kathrynn
• Oct 22, 2012

1st bag of greens!

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• kathrynn
• Oct 22, 2012

Here they are in the pot getting nice and yummy!

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• kathrynn
• Oct 22, 2012

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• kathrynn
• Oct 22, 2012

2nd Bag of goodness

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• kathrynn
• Oct 22, 2012

Pie pumpkins for putting up some pumpkin...and crossing fingers pumpkin butter.

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• kathrynn
• Oct 22, 2012

My 2nd batch of Boiled Peanuts

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• kathrynn
• Oct 22, 2012

Apples for making apple butter and some sweet taters to go with the greens and pork chops tonight.

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• kathrynn
• Oct 22, 2012

1/2 of the mess of greens...gotta cook down so I can add the rest.

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• kathrynn
• Oct 22, 2012

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• kathrynn
• Oct 22, 2012

GRITS Fo Sho

 

[roadkill cafe]

Checked Publix today, as well as several produce stands, and NOTHING!! No greenies. Kathryn, were they 5lb. or 10lb. bags at Publix?  $/per lb.?

 

[s2k9k]

Checked Publix today, as well as several produce stands, and NOTHING!! No greenies. Kathryn, were they 5lb. or 10lb. bags at Publix?  $/per lb.?

All the stores around here just have a big table set up with them loose so you can bag your own and get as much as you want.

 

[roadkill cafe]

All the stores around here just have a big table set up with them loose so you can bag your own and get as much as you want.

Saw that at a couple places here but when I asked if they were greenies, it was a negative. Just raw ones. Guess I'm just a little too far south. Past Lake Okeechobee it's a different world. Now that I think about it, I believe my dad had them shipped in from GA or would have his sister bring them when they came down. The search will continue though....I don't give up easily.

 

[s2k9k]

Saw that at a couple places here but when I asked if they were greenies, it was a negative. Just raw ones. Guess I'm just a little too far south. Past Lake Okeechobee it's a different world. Now that I think about it, I believe my dad had them shipped in from GA or would have his sister bring them when they came down. The search will continue though....I don't give up easily.

I always thought raw and green were the same thing but a quick search just clarified it for me:

http://www.boiled-peanut-world.com/green-peanuts.html

Anyway, raw can be boiled too and is probably what is in most stores.

 

[roadkill cafe]

Thanks Dave. I appreciate the research. I bookmarked your site. I have a couple places to check tomorrow. If no luck, I found a couple places online. One at $1.00/lb. Mom verified he always had them shipped.

 

[s2k9k]

$1.00/lb sounds like a good deal if the shipping isn't too bad, I haven't seen them that low in the stores around here in a long time.

 

[shoneyboy]

$1.00/lb sounds like a good deal if the shipping isn't too bad, I haven't seen them that low in the stores around here in a long time.

I'm paying more than that at the store....1.69lbs....

 

[oldschoolbbq]

I'm with Kathryn. If you haven'd had any of these little delights , I'm sorry, get down to Ga. and buy some off the roadside stands , good Salty , chewable ,  even with no teeth .

When you really get into them ,the shells are good too

You folk in Ala. and Fla., run up to Jimmy's (Georgia) place and get some green Goobers and try 'em.

Have fun and...thanks for the memories...

 

[kathrynn]

They were sold in a small flat pkg...black with plastic wrap over them (due to peanut allergies) that you see when they have ears of corn or broccoli tops.  Each pack was a bit over a pound.  I wanted big bags....but got what they had.  Check a local Farmer's Market....wish you could find some.

Look what I did last nite!  Apples for Apple Butter!

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• kathrynn
• Oct 23, 2012

This was about 10:45 last nite. 

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• kathrynn
• Oct 23, 2012

This is now...have the lid cracked a bit so the liquid can evaporate some.  Then Apple Butter!

The kitchen smells amazing!

 

[kathrynn]

There is a difference in raw/green. The raw ones have dried somewhat.  That is what most folks use for making peanut brittle.  The green are still "wet"....or moist and haven't dried.  The raw ones can be used...just takes longer to cook down...due to the dryness of the shells.  LA (lower Alabama) around Opp or Florala....you can get them there too.  Georgia has them in the lower parts too.  Don't give up!!!!  Check local Farmer's Markets!

 

[kathrynn]

I don't remember how much they were cost wise...and didn't care!  LOL....just happy that I found some.  I think they were $1.29 a pound....but not sure.

 

[roadkill cafe]

Hey Kathryn, that looks like it's going to be some good apple butter!! Are you making pumpkin butter next? Mmmm on both. Called about 12 Publix, a few Winn-Dixie and 3 or 4 Farmer's Markets. None to be found. The produce manager at my local Publix is looking into trying to get some for me. One place I found in the North FL Panhandle (almost AL) has them for $1.00/lb but doesn't ship. Another I found in GA has 1/4 bushel (about 10 lb) for $18.00. I went to order them and it showed the shipping would be $69.00!!! Think I'll pass on that. Y'all have it good.

 

[arnie]

We do a weekend spiritual couples retreat in April each year and until recently I took care of the kitchen staff each year. Several years ago a couple from Georgia called to ask me if they could bring anything. I told them I thought everything was under control, but the things I really missed from when I lived in Florida were good grits and fresh boiled peanuts.

When peanuts were in season you could buy boiled peanuts on almost every corner.   When peanuts weren’t in season we’d be forced to go the neighborhood Piggly Wiggly to buy canned boiled peanuts. Not nearly as good as fresh, but they worked in a pinch.

Our Georgia friends showed up early Friday afternoon and shooed everyone out of the kitchen and went to work.  First they made a large batch of boiled peanuts for us. Only one other couple had heard of them and we went to work chowwing down on them. Soon several other couples dug in and helped out.

For supper that night we enjoyed a pot of fresh collard greens and onions and a big pot of ham and black-eyed peas and fresh corn bread. It just doesn’t get any better than that. During our first session that night I was presented with a gallon can of boiled peanuts in a Piggly Wiggly bag and a Piggly Wiggly tee shirt with a picture of a can of boiled peanuts on it.

Saturday morning I was pretty sure it just couldn’t get any better when along came breakfast. Thick cut country pepper bacon, eggs over easy, some of the best grits I’ve ever had, homemade maple syrup  and toast with homemade apple butter  

Thanks for bringing that up

 

[kathrynn]

Awwww...Roadkill....I wouldn't pay that shipping either.  That is a shame...but stay on the produce guys.  Publix is out of Florida...they should be able to do something! Left the apple butter with the lid cracked so the lq could steam off a bit.  We will see how it is when I get off work at 5:00.  Yes...if this is good...I am going to do some canned pumpkin (or pumpkin bread to freeze) and some pumpkin butter too.  This is the 1st time I have done those.  Crossing fingers it works. 

Arnie...I love cooking this way.  It's how I grew up...and I don't weigh a million pounds from it.  I do homemade buttermilk biscuits every Sunday..in an iron skillet to boot. One thing I am looking for and it's hard to find.  Sorghum Syrup!  Grew up chewing on sugar cane...and that is the best syrup!  If yall know where to find some...let me know! I don't wanna pay a ka-jillion $ on shipping either.  Want one that is not a mass produced one either.  Those don't taste right!

Thanks all of you for the "memory lane" yappings too.  I love it!  Just a Southern Farm girl....a little grown up....and more grey hairs! 

 

[kathrynn]

Oh Arnie!  Some of the best Grits are from Callaway Gardens and Falls Mill grist mills.  Nice and coarse....but so smooth and creamy when you cook them!

 

[roadkill cafe]

Kathryn....here's where I've gotten my sorghum syrup. http://muddypondsorghum.com/  Small family business in Tennessee and it's very good. The first time I ordered from them, many years ago, I think the father was running the business. I ordered and he refused to accept payment until after he shipped it and I received. He said he's alway worked on the honor system and just send him a check after I get it and if I liked it. I was amazed to say the least and I think I even put a little extra on the check for him. Not sure what shipping would be now but I don't think it would be all that much. Also, the Jaycee's put on an annual sorghum festival over in Blairsville, GA the 2nd and 3rd weekends in October. I used to go just about every year. They're squeezing the sorghum cane, boiling it down and bottling it right there. Can't get any fresher than that!! Hope that helps....Steve

 

[kathrynn]

I did Google that yesterday....was hoping someone had tried their syrup.  Sounds yummy....will give them a shout. I remember being around when folks were making the syrup when I was a kid.  Didn't smell that good during the 1st process....but the end result is divine!  Thanks Steve!

Here is the result from the Apple Butter stuff from last nite. Got 6 pint jars from that batch.  Have a 2nd batch...trying a different twist on the recipe for tonight.  Will put them in 1/2 pint jars for gifts for the Holidays.

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• kathrynn
• Oct 24, 2012

This is the 2nd batch almost ready to can.  It's lighter and only has 2 spices.

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• kathrynn
• Oct 24, 2012

1st batch canned and ready to go!

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• kathrynn
• Oct 24, 2012

They look so pretty!

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• kathrynn
• Oct 24, 2012

2nd batch just getting fired.

 

[fpnmf]

Whoooo Hooo!!!

This a short drive from here..

Prolly buy a big ol barrel of greenies!!

http://www.nationalpeanutfestival.com/