PEANUTS 101

Boiled peanuts have a distinct, salty taste. If you want to boil some peanuts, it might be tempting to use roasted ones. Although roasted peanuts are easy to find, you might be wondering if you can get them to taste like boiled peanuts. You can boil roasted peanuts, but they probably will not taste good….

Peanuts are a great source of essential nutrients for the human body. However, peanuts also contain enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid, which prevent the complete absorption of the nutrients they provide. Soaking peanuts overnight is a great way to rid them of these inhibitors and take full advantage of the health benefits they offer.  To…

Redskin and Spanish peanuts look the same at first glance. Since they have two different names, you may be wondering if they’re two different nuts. Luckily, you don’t have to look further for a definitive answer to that question than the article below. Redskin and Spanish peanuts are the same. “Redskin” is simply another name…

Whether you consider boiled peanuts a delicacy or cannot abide them, the Caviar of the South is ubiquitous at roadside stalls and gas stations from Georgia to Louisiana. They’re the official snack of the Palmetto State and are a staple in South Carolinian kitchens. However, every fan agrees that boiled peanuts should not be slimy….