Wonders of the South: Boiled Peanuts

 

Now here's a startling sight for northern eyes.  Hot Boiled Peanuts.  You see these stands in the country and in the city.  I guess it's the southern equivalent of hot roasted chestnuts, which I love, or steamed edamame.

I wanted to like 'em, really I did, but I just didn't.  They were mealy and not salty enough for my taste.  I'm willing to give them another try if somebody points me in the right direction.  

Here's a recipe that makes boiled peanuts sound wonderful...and also suggests that a little seasoning goes a long way in boosting the flavor.  And dig this from What's Cooking America:

A traditional way that old-timers like to eat boiled peanuts is to drop the shelled peanuts into a bottle of cold RC Cola and gulp down the combo. Southerners will tell you boiled peanuts should always be accompanied by a beer, sweet tea, or a soft drink. Traditionally they are eaten outside where it doesn't matter if wet shells are tossed or spit on the ground.

Can anybody steer me to some good boiled peanuts in the ATL?

Comments

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I'm alarmed and concerned that your boiled peanuts weren't salty enough. That's an unforgivable sin.
A truly excellent boiled peanut is really salty. If the recipe is right, you won't pee for three days.