How To Dry Roast Raw Peanuts
Dry roasting peanuts in a skillet or in the oven does not require any special equipment. Leave the peanuts unsalted or salt them immediately after roasting while the peanut oil still shimmers on the surface of the hot nuts. Warm, fresh roasted peanuts are an excellent, healthy snack, or they can be stored in an airtight container for eating later. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Raw peanuts
- Heavy bare metal skillet--cast iron is ideal
- Wooden spoon
- Cookie sheet
Instructions
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On the Stovetop
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Heat a heavy skillet over medium heat until hot.
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Pour enough raw peanuts in the bottom of the pan to form a single layer.
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Use the wooden spoon to stir the peanuts constantly, maintaining them in a layer so the medium heat is consistent.
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Roast the peanuts until they reach a uniform golden brown.
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Remove from the heat and allow to cool. (If salted peanuts are desired, add salt before cooling the peanuts down.)
In the Oven
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Place raw peanuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Pre-heat the oven to 325 degrees F.
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Place the cookie sheet on the center rack of the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
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Turn the peanuts, using a wooden spoon or spatula, so they can brown on the other side.
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Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the peanuts are golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and allow the peanuts to cool, adding salt if desired.
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Tips & Warnings
You can roast raw peanuts in the shell, using the oven method. Bake for 20 minutes total, turning once during the roasting process. Most nuts can be roasted using either method. Adjust cooking times as needed to roast the nuts to a darker color. To make honey roasted peanuts, combine 2 tbsp. honey with 2 tbsp. of melted butter. Mix in 2 cups of raw peanuts. Pour onto a cookie sheet in an even layer and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
