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Converting in-shell pecans to nutmeat
Some easy formulas to use: (all conversions are approximate)
- A pound of in-shell pecans will yield 2¼ cups of nutmeat.
- Twelve pecan halves will yield 3 tablespoons of chopped nutmeat.
- For a pound of nutmeat, you will need 2½ pounds of in-shell pecans.
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Comments
Comment from judy mimranek
Date: November 13, 2007, 5:51 pm
should I store or freeze pecans in the shell or out ? How long will they keep in the freezer?
Reply: The general rule of thumb is 6 months in the refrigerator and one year in the freezer. Add six months to each for inshell.
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