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11-25-2008, 09:47 PM
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Shell Pecans faster?
I picked up enough pecans for a pie on Sunday, only trouble is they are shelling out so slowwww, anyone got any ideas on how to shell them faster? I will never get them all shelled in time to make a pie at the rate I am going!
And my fingers HURT and have turned a dingy shade of dirty 
    
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11-26-2008, 12:47 AM
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I find that getting a couple other people to do the work makes it go much faster and easier.
"Place nuts in a damp place overnight to prevent brittleness of the kernels during cracking. Some home food preservers recommend soaking pecans in boiling hot water for 10 minutes or microwaving 2 cups of pecans in 1 cup of water for 5 to 6 minutes on high. Shell nuts, keeping kernels as nearly whole as possible, using a nutcracker or simply a hammer. Spread pecans in a thin layer to dry for 24 hours. "
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11-26-2008, 06:13 AM
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I'm older now - times are different. Now I "cheat" - buy them already shelled. And I'm not paying for the weight of the shells, it saves on time and energy.
The only nuts I crack are the ones I put out to snack on. It's too much of a hassle for baking. I put my shelling time in during this life - probably enough for all of you and all your families for generations to come. cheating Mama..........
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11-26-2008, 08:47 AM
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Thanks CanMan for the excellent tips I have never heard of that before! I am going to give it a try.
Hope your Thanksgiving turns out to be nice!
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11-26-2008, 10:23 PM
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 CanMan your instructions worked terrific!!! I just pulled my pecan pie [& pumpkin pies] out of the oven! Thanks a million. I wish we lived next door I'd be bringing over a piece of fresh pie for you! Take Care, Be Happy, and God Bless You! Cathy
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11-26-2008, 10:32 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have never a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! Happy Thanksgiving
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11-27-2008, 07:19 AM
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That's cute CanMan - thank you for sharing! And Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
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11-29-2008, 02:12 PM
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My father in law sits with a small hammer and hits them one at a time - but he has the patience of an ox.
The rest of us, put two together in our hands and push them together, each using the other to break the shell. Hope this helps!
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