Well, I finally found the secret to cracking those little puppies easily :-) All you have to do is freeze them for about six hours and then crack them width wise in the center. 99% of the time, you will have a whole nut to enjoy without effort! The reason this works is because it pulls the meat away from the shell. So, do yourself and your company a favor and freeze them before cracking open.
By Deeli from Richland, WA
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(Archived Dec 09, 2010)How to Shell Hard-Shelled Nuts
For soaked nuts, crack them with a nutcracker. Place the nut in the grip of the nutcracker so that the seam of the shell meets with the direct force. Use as little force as necessary to split the shell when squeezing so that you avoid crushing the nut kernel inside. Rotate the nut while squeezing so the shell cracks slowly.
Remove the kernel from the shell and allow it to dry out for a few hours before storing. If you do not use the nuts right away, make sure you store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Nuts contain very healthy oils that can become rancid. Keep in mind that the best way to store nuts long-term is unshelled.
By the way, you can toast those shelled black walnuts in a 350 degree F oven for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they smell toasty. Keep your eye on them so they don't burn.
By Kathy
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