This Hawaiian BBQ Boiled Peanuts recipe comes from Chef Mike of Cafe Oasis, known for his BBQ, ribs, and turkey legs at Todos Santos Park during summer concert nights. Using raw peanuts sourced from the farmers' market, this recipe walks you through making an incredible appetizer that's perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or anytime snacking. Enjoy the peanuts warm right off the stove, or let them cool and serve chilled.
1 pound raw fresh peanuts
5 star anise
2 slices ginger
1/4 cup Hawaiian sea salt
3 ounces teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoon BBQ sauce
1 teaspoon BBQ seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Rinse peanuts thoroughly in cold water to clean off any remaining dirt and set aside.
Fill large pot with water and add star anise, ginger, Hawaiian sea salt, teriyaki sauce, liquid smoke, BBQ sauce, BBQ seasoning, and minced garlic.
Stir everything together and bring to rolling boil for 30 minutes to build broth. Lower heat to simmer, add peanuts, and stir to ensure they are fully coated in broth.
Cover pot and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, stirring roughly every 30 minutes.
Once peanuts have softened and taken on deep, rich color, drain them from liquid and serve warm or let them cool to serve chilled.
