{"product_id":"wakefield-virginia-peanuts-inshell-animal-peanuts-25-lbs","title":"Wakefield Virginia Peanuts Inshell Animal Peanuts, 25 LBS","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 15pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"background-color: #007681; height: 35px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 30pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eWakefield Virginia Peanuts In-Shell Animal Peanuts, 25 lbs\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e*Monroe Systems for Business is a huge supporter of local businesses. We have partnered with Wakefield Peanut Company, one of the premier peanut suppliers in the country, as part of this initiative. Our goal is to bring you an incredible product at an incredible price.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg title=\"At Wakefield Peanut Company, we cultivate a tradition of excellence that began 150 years ago.\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/af5d7cae-b2c3-401d-b1fa-4b80f01ad9ba._CR0,0,1800,540_PT0_SX600__.jpg\" alt=\"At Wakefield Peanut Company, we cultivate a tradition of excellence that began 150 years ago.\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWakefield Peanut Company\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to cultivate a tradition of excellence that began more than \u003cstrong\u003e150 years ago\u003c\/strong\u003e when the first commercial peanut crop in the United States was grown a few miles west of our location. For over 40 years, our family-owned business in Wakefield, Virginia, has produced some of the finest peanut products available.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Peanuts In Bowl\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn7.bigcommerce.com\/s-fp5opfnomp\/product_images\/uploaded_images\/peanuts-in-bowl.png\" alt=\"Peanuts In Bowl\" width=\"393\" height=\"267\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e \u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVirginia Hand-Picked Peanuts\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eVirginia peanuts (grown primarily in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia) are largely podded and usually contain two large, elongated seeds with light reddish skins. They are valued by consumers for their large size, beauty, excellent peanut flavor, and high nutritional value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eAbout Our Peanuts\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuality at its Finest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the years, we've built relationships with many local farmers who support us in the peanut planting and production process. Many of these are award-winning farmers who have been peanut-yield-per-acre state champions, one of the highest honors a peanut farm can receive in Virginia. These peanuts are then put through several screening, cleaning, and sorting machines to select and prep only the finest super extra-large peanuts for sale to our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeanuts are the original \"Health Nut\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThey contain Protein, B Vitamins, Fiber, and Essential Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThey do NOT contain cholesterol\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertified Virginia's Finest by VDACS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/fbefc073-ca02-4067-b9da-eec48595d6ca._CR0,0,970,300_PT0_SX970__.jpg\" alt=\"Chipmunk eating a Wakefield Company Peanut\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eA Treat Worth Sharing...\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive a special treat to your backyard friends by feeding them Wakefield Peanuts! Our peanuts are a favorite of many squirrels, wild birds, pigs, deer, chipmunks, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable style=\"border: 3px solid #007681;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"25%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"25%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"25%\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"25%\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr style=\"border: 3px solid #007681;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 3px solid #007681;\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/44bf0a16-114c-4a04-80c0-3c301138978c._CR447,0,1787,1787_PT0_SX220__.jpeg\" alt=\"Many wild backyard birds enjoy eating Wakefield Peanuts.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 3px solid #007681;\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/a7a54b8e-38f9-4c8f-8f4d-c78b07d03249._CR57,0,240,240_PT0_SX220__.jpg\" alt=\"Pigs eating Wakefield Peanut Company peanuts\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 3px solid #007681;\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/1191fc71-3145-4fa0-b7a2-8b548a5a1da7._CR235,0,2750,2750_PT0_SX220__.jpeg\" alt=\"Many backyard squirrels love eating Wakefield Peanuts.\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 3px solid #007681;\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/4a63bb08-0208-47cd-a509-1e953bc0eb25._CR62,0,240,240_PT0_SX220__.jpg\" alt=\"Deer eating Wakefield Peanut Company peanuts\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr style=\"border: 3px solid #007681;\"\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border: 3px solid #007681; font-size: 15pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eWild Birds\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhole peanuts are popular with larger birds, whereas smaller birds will take the peanuts and break them into smaller, easier-to-eat pieces. These peanuts can either be sprinkled around your yard or put in a bird feeder for access.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeanuts are a very popular treat among Blue Jays, Towhees, Grackles, Crows, Jays, Ravens, Woodpeckers, Northern Cardinals, Dark-Eyed Juncos, Pyrrhuloxia, Titmice, Tits, Chickadees, Nuthatches, Wrens, Dove, and more!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border: 3px solid #007681; font-size: 15pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"\u003ePigs\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn-shell\u003c\/em\u003e peanuts are one of the most natural foods a pig can enjoy. They are full of nutrients and are a superb source of protein and energy in their diets.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn fact, peanuts are the only \u003cem\u003ein-shell\u003c\/em\u003e nuts that a pig can enjoy. That is because peanut shells are soft enough that they won't tear any part of the GI tract as they're chewed up and swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border: 3px solid #007681; font-size: 15pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eSquirrels\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeanuts are great for attracting squirrels to your backyard in the warmer months. They are perfect for filling the squirrel feeders or sprinkling around your yard.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn colder months, squirrels often forget where they buried their nuts over the summer. Feeding squirrels peanuts as a dietary supplement over the winter helps them find food in times when it is scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd style=\"border: 3px solid #007681; font-size: 15pt; color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003ch4 style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eDeer\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eMany deer enjoy \u003cem\u003ein-shell\u003c\/em\u003e peanuts as a snack. Since deer are creatures of habit, it may take a little while for them to adjust to eating the peanuts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry leaving some peanuts out when there are deer in the area, and over time, it will become a regular occurrence. Once this happens, you will consistently attract deer to your yard so you can admire their natural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Man opening a Wakefield Peanut Company Peanut\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/c389b864-092c-4da9-878a-eb16906f2251._CR70,0,3840,3840_PT0_SX300__.jpeg\" alt=\"Man opening a Wakefield Peanut Company Peanut\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eUse and Storage of Raw Peanuts\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs with many raw agricultural food products, it is recommended that peanuts be cooked before consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSee below for instructions on cooking peanuts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo maintain the best eating quality, store peanuts in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. For short-term storage (a few days), keep at or below 60°F; for extended storage, keep at 40°F or below (Peanuts keep fresh indefinitely stored in a tightly closed container in the freezer).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eCooking Your Peanuts\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Conventional Oven Roasting (Parching) Wakefield Peanuts\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/f4725113-d943-4205-990a-7f3eb9d590d0._CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300__.jpg\" alt=\"Conventional Oven Roasting (Parching) Wakefield Peanuts\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eConventional Oven Roasting (Parching)\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place raw peanuts, \u003cem\u003ein shell\u003c\/em\u003e OR \u003cem\u003eshelled,\u003c\/em\u003e one layer deep in a shallow baking pan. Roast at 350 degrees F. - 15 to 20 minutes for \u003cem\u003eshelled\u003c\/em\u003e and 20 to 25 minutes for \u003cem\u003ein-shell\u003c\/em\u003e peanuts (remove from heat just short of doneness desired, as peanuts continue to cook as they cool).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Microwave Oven Roasting Wakefield Peanuts\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/ad9b0cac-c3b9-44e4-b8d4-53a6bb1cada8._CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300__.jpg\" alt=\"Microwave Oven Roasting Wakefield Peanuts\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eMicrowave Oven Roasting\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e(700-watt oven)* \u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e1 cup raw shelled peanuts, 1\/2 teaspoon salt, cold water\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour peanuts into a colander or wire basket and wet thoroughly. Sprinkle with salt. Pour into a small microwave-safe casserole or pie plate. For a light roast, microwave on HIGH for 2-1\/2 minutes; stir microwave 2-1\/2 minutes longer. For a darker roast, stir and microwave 1 minute longer, in 30-second increments. Peanuts will be crisp when cool. *\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Cooking time varies, depending on the oven wattage; adjust cooking time and\/or wattage output as necessary for the oven in use; remember, peanuts continue to cook as they cool.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg title=\"Oil Roasting Wakefield Peanuts\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/b03e8527-0e8d-41fb-b8b5-b31913aae991._CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300__.jpg\" alt=\"Oil Roasting Wakefield Peanuts\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eOil Roasting (French Frying)\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e2 cups raw shelled red skin\u003c\/em\u003e OR \u003cem\u003eblanched peanuts, 1-1\/2 cups peanut oil or enough to cover peanuts\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e In an electric skillet, deep fryer, or heavy saucepan, heat oil to 350 degrees F. Add peanuts and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until just under doneness desired (they continue to cook as they cool). Drain on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ccenter\u003e\u003cimg title=\"V\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-seller-content-images-us-east-1\/ATVPDKIKX0DER\/A2170X0P6ORU64\/c66a9651-f1ff-412d-8af7-bdeece16ac6f._CR0,0,300,300_PT0_SX300__.jpg\" alt=\"Boiling Wakefield Peanuts\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 20pt; color: #000000;\"\u003eBoiling\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e2 to 3 pounds raw peanuts in the shell, 1 1\/2 cups salt\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Put raw \u003cem\u003ein-shell\u003c\/em\u003e peanuts and salt in a large pot. Cover entirely with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours. \u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-17b03018-7fff-6001-a190-dfdc5700df11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePull 1 or 2 peanuts out of the pot and crack them open to check if done\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. If they are soft, they are done. If they are still slightly crunchy, they are not done. If they are not salty enough, leave them in the salted water and turn off the heat. When done, drain and serve immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"background-color: #007681; height: 35px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wakefield Peanut Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43747207741543,"sku":"RIS25","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/0262\/6407\/files\/Main_RIS25_wakefield-peanut-company-a-tradition-of-excellence-since-1965_May_12_2026_1.png?v=1778877143","url":"https:\/\/monroe-systems.com\/products\/wakefield-virginia-peanuts-inshell-animal-peanuts-25-lbs","provider":"Monroe Systems for Business, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}