Boiled peanuts are definitely an acquired taste, but for those who have learned to enjoy them, there is no equal. They are a salty, warm, delicious, somewhat mushy, and healthy southern delicacy. While vacationing on St. Simon's Island, I heard a local vendor say to a new initiate, "they ain't Captain Crunch!" How true! Even if you don't plan on becoming a die-hard fan, they are worth a try. However, do not expect them to taste anything like a roasted peanut or peanut butter. Boiled offers an entirely different taste.
The boiled peanut has a past interwoven with the history and culture of the South. Present day finds the boiled peanut as the official snack food of South Carolina and the subject of much praise throughout the state. Pelion is a small South Carolina town that hosts the "Peanut Party". Once a one-day festival, it has become a week-long celebration with various activities and the crowning of a Peanut Princess. Boiled peanuts are also a part of many South Carolinian's individual history. As a child, my assistant enjoyed many family vacations where a big warm bag of the salty tidbits were a integral part of the trip. From the point of purchase to the destination, empty shells dotted the edge of interstates and highways alike. It was if the hulls were "Hansel and Gretel"-esque good luck charms that led everyone home safely.
Again, it is an acquired taste. Most people either love them or hate them, and few are middle of the road. I suggest you give them a try the next time you are in the South and particularly our fair state of South Carolina.
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