Snips Cutter with Steel Blade-Chestnut Opener Nutcracker Tool-19.5 x 3 cm-Made in Italy-0% BPA, Multi-Color, One Size

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Pan roasted chestnuts on a stove. Use a chestnuts roasting pan or a cast iron skillet. Chestnuts cooked in this way turn very simile to chestnuts roasted on an open fire. If you love the rich and nutty flavor of chestnuts, you’ve probably wondered how to master the art of cutting them without ending up with a mashed mess. Fear not! In this guide, we’ll take you through the steps of cutting chestnuts like a pro. Gather your tools Boil chestnuts. Boiling is the the best cooking method for chestnut quality that won’t peel no matter what you do. It also makes the softest and butter-y chestnuts out of all methods. You can boil chestnuts if you need to use them in the recipes too. Enjoy the chestnuts: Now that you have beautifully cut chestnuts, you can use them in a variety of recipes. Roast them, add them to stuffing, soups, or even puree them for a creamy chestnut spread. My suocera (mother-in-law) at times roasts them on hot coals of the fireplace, but mostly often on a stove top in a pan or simply popped in the oven, which, to me, is the best method for roasting chestnuts at home. Other Ways To Cook Chestnuts

Soaking: The longer you soak chestnuts the softer roasted chestnuts you will get. It also facilitates peeling of the inner skin and protects chestnuts from becoming dry when roasted in the oven.Scoring: Essential step before roasting chestnuts. It’s THE key for easy peeling plus by letting out the steam the form inside, prevents chestnuts from exploding in the oven.

Cut the chestnuts in half: With the flat side of the chestnut facing down on the cutting board, use your sharp knife to gently slice through the shell, starting from the incision you made earlier. Apply gentle pressure and work your way around the chestnut until it splits in half. Make a small incision: Place each chestnut flat-side down on the cutting board. Using a sharp knife, make a small, shallow incision on the rounded side of the chestnut. This helps to prevent them from exploding while cooking. Lamson & Goodnow, a cutlery maker based in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, was founded in 1837 and is the country’s oldest operating cutlery business. Simply said, these are vintage kitchen devices that mix nostalgia with a focus on functionality. Using the Lamson Chestnut Knife, you may score chestnuts before roasting them, and you can also peel the inner skin of the nut with the knife’s sharp edge. Great for hunting or hiking. Made in the USA. Limited lifetime warranty. This knife is a must-have for your collection. Paderno World Cuisine Chestnut Knife Slit cut vs X-cut: Long slit cut across the rounded side of a chestnut or an X-cut work equally well. I tend to prefer the long slit cut since it’s only take one move.

Remove the inner skin (optional): If you prefer, you can remove the thin inner skin attached to the chestnut halves. Simply use your knife or your fingers to peel it away. This step is purely based on personal preference.