Roasting Hickory Nuts
They are very hard, yet just springy enough to resist being cracked open. Apply enough force to open the shell, and it shatters into uneven pieces. The nut meats are sweet, but take a lot of effort to pry out of the crevices of the shell.
To make a long story short, can I roast/dry them in the oven or in a pan, to make the shells drier, and more brittle for cracking? Does anyone know how it's done? Will roasting make the nuts shrink?
Sue from Clyde, North Carolina
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RE: Roasting Hickory Nuts
As a young girl we used my dad's vise grip to crack them. We never roasted them, just ate them raw! YUMMY How lucky you are to have this tree. I have many fond memories of going with my dad to pick up nuts.
Post By Diana (Guest Post)
RE: Roasting Hickory Nuts
Go on eBay for a Duke or a Reed's Rocket nutcracker. They're not expensive and they're very effective.
Post by kimhis
RE: Roasting Hickory Nuts
I recently learned the hard way that the pointed end should be slit or knicked with a knife to let out steam or the shells will explode in the oven and you have nutmeat bits to clean off the sides of your oven.
Post By Bettye (Guest Post)
RE: Roasting Hickory Nuts
Our neighbor taught me to do them. We bake them @ 200 degrees for 2 hours. If you do them too long they dry out. This has worked for us...hope it helps you too! Blessings!
Post By velsgal from Missouri (Guest Post)
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