Monday, January 9, 2012

Can you freeze nuts in there shells?

Or how long do nuts stay fresh in their shells? I have alot of nuts still in the shell and want them to last as long as possible.

Can you freeze nuts in there shells?
Storing Nuts



Nuts are high in oil and so can become rancid or stale if not stored right. If left to their own devices, they can also become wormy. For year round use, store nuts as soon as they are thoroughly dry. For harvesting or collecting, hulling and drying walnuts, see Home Production of Black Walnut Nutmeats, G 5100.



Store unshelled nuts in airtight containers in a dry, dark place, 70°F or cooler. The nuts will stay fresh this way for about four months.



Freezing Nuts



Freezing nuts keeps them much longer. Avoid freezer burn or they can become pithy. To freeze walnuts, pecans, hickories and other nuts (except chestnuts), place nuts in a damp place overnight to prevent brittleness of the kernels while cracking. Shell nuts, keeping nutmeats as whole as possible. Spread in a thin layer to dry for 24 hours. Package in airtight bags for freezing.



If you have lots of chestnuts, choose fully mature ones to freeze. Slit shells of chestnuts to prevent exploding during heating. Spread chestnuts in a single layer on a shallow pan. Heat in a 400°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven, cool and package in a freezer container. Seal and freeze
Reply:airtight bag .. cannot be frozen
Reply:Whole nuts last only a couple of weeks at room temperature because they are oily and go rancid.

If you want to freeze nuts you need to shell them and dry them as much as possible first. Ive already put nuts on a cookie sheet in the oven for a few minutes before freezing them. Works about the same as blanching vegetables.
Reply:Put them in an air tight container in a dry dark place. If you try to freeze them they wil be soggy.


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