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How Long to Cook Southern Boiled Peanuts (raw green peanuts in shell) in the instant pot

Specification: 1.5 lb raw green peanuts in shell

Target Temp
Heat Waves
High Pressure (239°F / 115°C)
Pressure Level
Total Time
Clock Time
50–60 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
Flip Action
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
Thermometer Probe
USDA Safe Pull
Release: full natural release (50 min pressure + 20 min release)
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

1
Preheat & Prep

Add southern boiled peanuts (raw green peanuts in shell) (1.5 lb raw green peanuts in shell) to the Instant Pot inner pot. Seal the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Select High Pressure (239°F / 115°C) for 50–60 mins.

2
Pressure Cook

Cook at High Pressure (239°F / 115°C) for 50–60 mins. Use full natural release.

3
Check & Rest

Shells yield easily to thumb pressure and internal peanut kernels are soft and buttery After full natural release, carefully open the lid away from you. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

National Peanut Board & Instant Brands Specialty Timetables

Pro Tip: Use a metal steamer basket inverted over the floating peanuts to keep them fully submerged under the seasoned brine during pressurization.

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