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</html>";s:4:"text";s:12503:"Serve hot with salt. Just off to have a go with some my son bought from our local supermarket in Highlands of Scotland! I’m sorry that you’ve had a poor experience with roasting your chestnuts though. Place a heavy skillet over medium heat and place the chestnuts x side up in a single layer in the pan. But I love the idea of little red henning it starting with the chestnuts we smashed and twisted under the chestnut trees and I carefully peeled out from those spiky burrs! Despite everything I’ve told you here, the reality is that there is no “correct” method for roasting chestnuts. Traditionally, an “x” is cut into the chestnut, but some people prefer to cut a slit across the point end of the chestnut, like in this video. I’ll have to try that if I can get my hands on some decent chestnuts this season. This kind of pan has holes on the bottom, which is supposed to allow steam to escape resulting in a better roasted chestnut. This post is wonderfully informative! *Tiny chestnuts may only take 7-10 minutes to roast, while large ones may take up to 25 minutes. That being said, even when cooked properly, you will sometimes find that the chestnuts are not good. The cut edges tend to curl back during cooking, giving you something to hold on to when you try to peel them. Just start cooking one small batch at a time, and soon enough you’ll figure out what works best for the chestnuts in your area. Method Place chestnuts in a large deep saucepan and cover with plenty of water. *See Notes Place cut chestnuts into a bowl and cover with water. Roast chestnuts in the centre of the oven for about 15-25 minutes*. I have exactly 1 pound of them! Some people recommend soaking chestnuts before roasting them, which allows the meat inside to steam. Give the pan about 5-7 minutes to heat up (with the chestnuts in it) for your first batch. Required fields are marked *. You ‘ re going to touch the shell to peel them when you eat them, so be sure to wash them properly before cooking! Again, you want to place the chestnuts onto the pan in a single layer with the x side up. Lately I’ve been wanting to have another go at them so I’m very happy to find your post. Both the outer shell and the tough brown skin around the chestnuts should be peeled off. Some people recommend soaking your chestnuts before roasting them, which allows the meat inside to steam. Leave them in for about 10 minutes. Bring to a simmer. I’ve just pealed one chestnut and put it in warm water. Required fields are marked *, What’s the best thing to cook in a pressure cooker? Thank you so much for going to the trouble of detailing all aspects of cooking the lovely chestnut. Creating a large enough cut makes the chestnuts easier to peel. I used my mom’s DIY concrete fire pit. You can also freeze cooked and peeled chestnuts in a ziptop freezer bag if you can’t eat all of them right away. If your chestnuts are a bit underdone, just pop them back into the oven for a few more minutes. Well, on THAT happy note (sorry! It’ll also help you with peeling after roasting. However, I’ve never soaked shelled chestnuts. I used a seasoned cast iron pan, so I was able to nestle the pan right into the coals. DIRECTIONS Toss chestnuts with oil. Your email address will not be published. Not only does the towel protect my hands from the heat, but I’m less likely to cut myself this way too. Only one cut is needed and not a cross-cut. They come out softer and crunchier too. Once the water begins to simmer, remove the chestnuts from the water using a mesh strainer or slotted spoon and transfer them to a baking sheet. In fact, i just roasted a few pounds in order to make one of my favorite Christmas desserts. They have an inedible dark brown outer shell, and a bitter paper-like skin that needs to be removed before eating. I know it’s a long one , That is the most amazing, informative post. Oven-roasting chestnuts is the best way to bring out the fullest flavour (if you want to eat them straight away or chop them into your stuffing mix). Once you score the chestnuts, soak them in water at room temperature. Heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Stir the chestnuts every couple of minutes of so to help them roast evenly. Ha! You ' re going to touch the shell to peel them when you eat them, so be sure to wash them properly before cooking! You do not need a very large fire, but … Serve in paper bags, if you like. I always see these at the grocery store but am always too intimidated to cook them. If you find any good videos, be sure to share them with me , I have never cooked them at all. Do you know anything about this? Ah that’s so cool! My favourite winter food. I’ll have to pick some up next time I see them. Hi Peter, I’m so glad you found my post helpful! CAUTION: I have set chestnuts on fire while trying to reheat them in the microwave! I love all of your ideas. If chestnuts grew all over the place like that here, I’d eat them all the time! I wish we had street vendors selling chestnuts here – sounds a lot more tasty than just hot dogs! One way I like to eat them is by putting them in a cast iron pan with some Grand Marnier and flambeing in fire to get the sweet orange flavour to coat them. They were so small that I wasn’t sure they’d taste like anything, and they were a bit pricy, but ultimately it was a good purchase. This ultimate guide to roasting chestnuts has been a work in process for the past three years. And while that’s a romantic way to prepare these little treats, not everyone has access to a campfire or wood burning fireplace. This will help them steam in the oven. You may notice the shells have opened up slightly around the score marks after you finish soaking Lay chestnut flat side down on a cutting board and use a serrated knife to cut an "x" about 1/3 of the way through the chestnut. 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