Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600792
10/13/97

### BLACK WALNUTS- CRACKING

        Wear  gloves  while hulling;  use care in  selecting  a

    place
     to hull because nuts will stain.  Pound with a hammer

    to
    remove the hull.  Wash and dry nuts.  Soak 15 minutes  in

    water
    or place in a wet cloth overnight.   Crack nuts with a

    hammer.

    ENGLISH
    WALNUTS- CRACKING

        Set on flat end, then strike pointed end with a hammer.

    PECANS-
    CRACKING

        Soak 6 to 8 hours in cold,  salted water ( 1/2 cup salt

    to
    3 quarts water).

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