Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600661
10/13/97

BRAZIL NUTS-BLANCHING

    To  slice these large kernels,  cover the shelled  nuts

with
 cold  water  and bring slowly to  a  boil.   Simmer  5

minutes.
 Drain.                                            

BRAZIL
NUTS-TOASTING                                        

    Slice lengthwise or make curls with a vegetable slicer.

You
may toast the slices at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about

12
minutes.                                                 

BRAZIL
NUTS-CRACKING                                        

    Freeze for 24 hours before cracking OR Cover nuts  with

cold
 water.  Boil for 3 minutes;  drain.   Cover with  cold

water,
let stand for 1 minute, drain and crack.             

BRAZIL
NUTS-BLANCHING                                       

    Cover shelled nuts with cold water.   Bring to a  boil;

simmer
2 to 3 minutes, drain.  Add cold water; drain.  Pinch

nuts
to slip skins.                                         

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