Most folks know about peanuts in some of their more common forms. Peanut butter, roasted, and either salted or unsalted are all readily available. But for a taste of something different, check out Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanut Co. Owner Dixie Grace is bringing the “Edamame of the South” to Belleville and the surrounding areas.
Dixie describes boiled peanuts as neither crunchy nor sweet. “They are a shock to your senses,” she explains. Savory and rich, she says the peanuts are soft yet firm as well as salty and addictive. They’re 100% vegan, gluten-free, cholesterol free, keto and paleo friendly. “They’re unbelievably NUT-ritious,” as she puts it.
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Visiting Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanut Co
Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanut Co exists as a cloud kitchen within Belleville Bites, however, there is limited seating available inside. Popular menu items include the traditional pink salted, hot and spicy, and brown sugar boiled peanuts. Likewise, their everything bagel boiled peanut hummus is also a fan favorite.
In particular, the signature “JC Mix-Up” peanut is a big hit. This comes with any boiled peanut of choice, topped with honey garlic seasoning, everything bagel seasoning, or cowboy rustic seasoning. Meanwhile, Dixie offers peanut toppers ranging from ranch and white cheddar to lemon pepper and smokehouse maple. “Each topping changes how the mouth feels and the dynamic flavor profile,” Dixie says.
Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanut Co sells peanuts in small batch grab-n-go resealable, eco-friendly packaging. They offer delivery through Grubhub, Uber Eats, and DoorDash.
About Dixie Grace
A Black American woman and native New Yorker, Dixie Grace tasted her first boiled peanut in South Carolina. Upon returning home to New Jersey, she could not find boiled peanuts available anywhere locally. This led her to start making her own and, soon after, begin selling them in farmers markets. “The customer response is either joyful nostalgia or an awesome discovery,” she says. “Both are beautiful to witness. I caught lightning in a bottle.”
The reaction to her boiled peanuts gave Dixie the confidence to leave her engineering career and open her own business. “I quit a six-figure job to boil peanuts, and now my heart smiles,” she says. “I guess you could say this is my second act. In every picture since starting my business, I’m happy and joyful. I finally found my thing. It’s not just good, it’s very good.”
Visit Dixie Grace’s Boiled Peanut Co at 500 Cortlandt St in Belleville. Look for them online to learn more.
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