FAQs

Boiled peanuts are raw peanuts slow-boiled in the shell in seasoned water until they turn soft and tender. They taste more like a savory bean than a roasted nut, and they're a beloved comfort food around the world.

Peanuts were first grown in South America thousands of years ago. Spanish and Portuguese traders carried them to Africa and Asia in the 1500s, and boiling quickly became one of the most popular ways to eat them. Across West Africa, boiled groundnuts are a classic street food, and enslaved West Africans are credited with bringing the tradition to the American South, where boiled peanuts (once called "goober peas") became a roadside favorite. The first published recipe appeared in 1899, and in 2006 South Carolina named boiled peanuts its official state snack.

Today you'll find them simmered with star anise in China, sold by street vendors in Ghana, Nigeria, India and the Philippines, and enjoyed at festivals in Brazil. Dixie Grace's brings that global tradition to you in a ready-to-eat pouch.

Slow-boiling softens the shell and turns the peanut inside tender, almost like a bean. That soft-yet-firm bite is exactly what boiled peanut fans love. If you're expecting a crunchy roasted peanut, get ready for something new.

The process is both familiar and unexpected. Simply:

1. Crack open the soft shell along the seam
2. Eat the tender peanuts inside
3. Repeat

Don't eat the shell. Many fans like to sip the savory brine from the shell before tossing it.

Both! For a classic hot boiled peanut experience, shake the pouch, tear the notch at the top and microwave for 30 seconds (careful, the pouch will be hot). To enjoy them cold, rip open the top of the pouch and dig in.

We currently offer Original (pink Himalayan salt and lemon) and Hot & Spicy (aged peppers and robust spices).

We will be launching our Brown Sugar boiled peanuts soon! Sign up for our emails at the bottom of this page to be the first to know when new products launch.

Each pouch holds 4 oz of peanuts in the shell, which is about 2 oz (1/4 cup) of shelled peanuts. We offer pouches in 2-ct, 6-ct and 12-ct bundles.

Original: peanuts, water, pink Himalayan salt, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest.

Hot & Spicy: peanuts, water, a seasoning blend (celery salt, red and black pepper, paprika), pink Himalayan salt, hot sauce (aged cayenne peppers, vinegar, water, salt, natural flavor, garlic powder), apple cider vinegar, garlic, Cajun seasoning, onion, crushed red pepper, paprika, lemon juice, spices, natural flavor, chili powder, garlic powder, umami powder (shiitake mushrooms), jalapeños and lemon zest.

Both flavors contain peanuts.

Our boiled peanuts are vegan, gluten free, non-GMO, keto friendly, and dairy, soy, oil and cholesterol free. Each pouch has 7g of plant protein and 5g of fiber. They contain peanuts, so they are not suitable for anyone with a peanut allergy.

UPF stands for ultra-processed food. Our boiled peanuts are not ultra-processed: they're whole peanuts slow-boiled in seasoned water, with simple ingredients you can recognize and no artificial additives.

Yes. Dixie Grace's Boiled Peanuts are approved by registered dietitian Kelly Springer, MS, RD, CDN, founder of Kelly's Choice.

Hot & Spicy brings real heat without the hurt: enough to tingle your tongue, but layered with flavor so you keep reaching for more.

Our pouches are shelf-stable, so there's no need to refrigerate them before opening. They keep for up to 18 months; check the best-by date on each pouch. Once opened, enjoy them right away.

Shake the pouch well, tear the notch at the top and microwave for about 30 seconds. The pouch and peanuts will be hot, so handle with care. On the stovetop, empty the pouch into a saucepan and heat over medium until steaming, about 3 to 5 minutes.

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