Cajun Boiled Peanuts

Mmmm....boiled peanuts...love them..but why wait till summer to eat when you can make your very own. These are the hot Cajun kind. And they are sooo good...

Ingredients

1 lb	raw (green) peanuts in shell
1 pkg	(3 ounce) dry crab boil (such as zatarains's)
1/3 c	chopped jalapeno peppers (or use canned peppers with brine)
1/4 c	cajun seasoning
1/4 c	cayenne pepper
1/4 c	red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp	garlic powder
1/2 c	salt

Directions

Place the rinsed  peanuts in a slow cooker with all other ingredients.DO NOT SHELL THESE BEFORE YOU COOK THEM.

Add enough water to cover & stir.

Since the peanuts will float until they are cooked a bit, place a heavy saucer inside the slow cooker to weight them down for the first few hours.

Turn the slow cooker on low, cover and allow to cook. After 4 or 5 hours, remove the saucer and add water if needed.

Continue to cook for a total of 24 hrs or until the peanuts are soft. Drain, serve hot or room temperature. 

You can also put left overs in freezer zip lock baggies and freeze these too. Plus you can make any flavors you'd like. Add just garlic. Taco seasonings. Or just leave them plain with salt and vinegar.