Alabama Cajun Boiled Peanuts

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   Pour bag of peanuts into 5 quart pot

2. 2

   Fill pot of peanuts with water leaving 2 inches at the rim

3. 3

   Place cover of pot upside down over peanuts and soak overnight

4. 4

   Pour the water out and rinse the peanuts a couple of times and fill the pot back up with water all but 2 inches

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer

6. 6

   Add only one half the bottle of liquid crab boil , only one handful of Tony Chacheres, two tsp.

7. 7

   cayenne pepper, handful of crushed red pepper, 3 bay leaves and simmer for 3 hours, stirring every hour

8. 8

   Add the other half bottle of liquid crab boil and the other handful of Tony Chacheres, simmer another 3 hours tasting one every so often to your liking

9. 9

   You don't want them too mushy so after 6 hours they are done!

10. 10

    Turn off the heat and let them cool in the pot to soak up more flavor....ENJOY !!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.