When it comes to boiled peanuts and dry-roasted peanuts, where do you stand?
It was a typical enough Saturday morning.
I was paying a visit toAlabama Peanut Co.inBirmingham, Alabama, picking up essential snacks for a road trip.
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For me, a South Georgia native, there was no question.
Boiled, all the way.
For my companionfrom Texas, it was roasted.
We got some of both, because extracar snacksare never a bad idea.
While we both munched on boiled and roasted alike along the drive, there was a clear line drawn.
I couldn’t stop reaching for the boiled peanuts, and my companion kept digging into the roasted peanuts.
Are Boiled Or Roasted Peanuts Better?
All this to say, there is no right or wrong answer…necessarily.
Then, why did I feel so disturbed that anyone would prefer roasted over boiled?
It’s always good to know who you’re dealing with.
Where do you standbetween the campsof boiled peanut people and roasted peanut people?
Here’s what I can say about the difference between the two.
All in good fun, of course.
Who Likes Boiled Peanuts?
First up, boiled peanut people.
So, you’re a real Southerner.
Odds are, you’ve known the man who makes them for years.
Regardless, there’s definitely a stocked cooler in the trunk with pimiento cheese and sweet tea.
Once you start, it’s hard to stop.
Who Likes Roasted Peanuts?
On the other hand, roasted peanut people.
“It’s a texture thing,” they might say.
On one hand, I can agree that a crunchy, salty snack is pretty classic.
On the other hand, I don’t like anyone talking bad about my beloved boiled peanuts.
Everything aside, I can always appreciate a crunchy, salty snack, so no hard feelings.
What About Peanuts And Coke?
The loophole here is if it’s someone who grew up loving dry-roasted peanuts and Coke.
Crunchy, salty peanuts dropped into anice-cold glass Coca-Cola bottle?
Talk about a magical snack.
Southerners have been enjoying this combo for decades, and it single-handedly gives roasted peanut people some bonus points.
But if you could only bring one or the other to the family vacation, which would it be?
That’s your camp.
Try These Boiled-Peanut Recipes
If your mouth is now watering for boiled peanuts, try theseSouthern Livingrecipes.
Just see to it to plan ahead, as boiled peanuts require hours of soaking and/or cooking:
