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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