How to Shell Brazil Nuts

Shell Brazil Nuts

A healthy and delicious snack, Brazil nuts are rich in protein, calcium and fiber. Unfortunately, they can be a tough nut to crack, the meat often crumbling into pieces. The following steps provide a simple method for shelling Brazil nuts. Does this Spark an idea?

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Medium-sized pot
Stove top
Nutcracker

Instructions

- 1
  
  Boil four cups of water in a medium-sized pot on your stove top.
- 2
  
  Add 10-12 Brazil nuts to boiling water.
- 3
  
  Boil the Brazil nuts for approximately three minutes. This will shrink the meat in the shell and make it easier to remove.
- 4
  
  Remove the Brazil nuts from the water and allow them to cool. Wait until completely dry as excess moisture will make the Brazil nut harder to crack.
- 5
  
  Shell the cooled and dried Brazil nuts with a nutcracker and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

Store the shelled Brazil nuts in a plastic container in your refrigerator to maintain freshness
Always exercise care when handling boiling water

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