We can crack them for you, but not shell them - we have enough of those :). Please note that this is a local service only, as we cannot, by regulation, ship cracked nuts. Feel free to bring your unshelled pecans by during normal business hours (but at least an hour before closing for same-day service.) The cost per pound is 20ยข.
Place almonds in a microwaveable container and add enough boiling water to cover the almonds. Microwave on full power for 30 seconds. Drain and rub off the almond skins.
Some easy formulas to use: (all conversions are approximate)
Trying to determine the number of pecan halves in an ounce can be a subjective quest, as there are different factors to consider. Pecan size is, of course, one consideration, but also consider the oiliness or “meatiness” of pecans which will effect their weight. I have seen on the Internet, on a few different sites, the phrase “a handfull” or about 20 pecan halves equal one ounce. In our own tests , we were able to fit 20 into an ounce using small Elliott halves. But using our jumbo Desirable halves, we could only get 10 in an ounce.
While we have a recipe for oven roasted & salted pecans, some just prefer the good ole’ deep fry technique. All times listed below are based on a temperature of 360°, so you may need to adjust your times according to your fryer. Remember not to over-cook, the nuts will continue to brown after removal from the oil. Cooking them until they “look” done will burn them. According to your taste, drizzle with melted butter and popcorn salt while the nuts are cooling. As a substitute to salt, sprinkle on a cajun spice mix.
Pecans - 1 min - stir once
Almonds - 2 min - stir once
Brazils - 2½ min - stir once
Cashews - 1½ min - stir constantly
Filberts (hazel nuts) - 1½ min - stir constantly
Macadamias - 1½ min - stir constantly
Peanuts - 3 min - stir once
