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You crack walnuts by applying pressure to the shell until it splits open, revealing the nut inside.   It sounds simple, and honestly, it mostly is, but there are definitely right ways and wrong ways to go about it.   If you’ve ever smashed a walnut with a hammer only to end up with a … Read more

You dry out black walnuts by removing the hulls first, then curing the nuts in a cool, dry, well-ventilated spot for several weeks.   If you’ve been wondering how do you dry out black walnuts, the short answer is patience plus airflow.   Black walnuts aren’t like store-bought walnuts that come ready to crack.   … Read more

You dry fresh walnuts by removing the hulls, rinsing them, and then curing them in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area for several weeks.   If you’ve ever cracked open a fresh walnut and found it bitter or rubbery, that’s because it wasn’t dried properly.   When you dry fresh walnuts the right way, you get … Read more

You dry English walnuts by removing the husks, washing the nuts, and then curing them in a well-ventilated, dry area for a few weeks until they’re fully dried.   If you’ve ever cracked open a fresh walnut from your backyard tree and found it mushy or bland, you already know that learning how to dry … Read more

You can cure black walnuts by removing the hulls quickly, washing them thoroughly, and then drying them properly for several weeks.   Curing black walnuts isn’t hard, but it takes patience and good timing.   If you’ve just gathered a bucket of these tough, flavorful nuts and you’re wondering how to cure black walnuts so … Read more

You can cook raw walnuts by toasting, boiling, or roasting them to bring out their flavor.   Raw walnuts are perfectly safe to eat as they are, but cooking them can transform the texture and deepen the taste.   Whether you want to remove the bitterness from the skins or soften them for a recipe, … Read more