We have a pecan tree in our backyard. I never really thought much of it until I started seeing all these "Pecans for Sale" signs around town. I realized when I had to buy lots of pecans around Christmas just how expensive those suckers can be, so I decided to harvest my own! I now realize why they are so expensive - they are near impossible to get out of the shell and it is hard, time-consuming work! I got enough to fill a quart Ziploc bag, so I felt pretty good about that. They are in the freezer until I need them!
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You need one of those pecan sheller/crackers that uses a rubber band and heavy metal "knocker" piece. VERY effective.
You can find one like I'm talking about here: http://www.4thebestpecans.com/inertia_pecan_cracker.htm
Yes, I guess I do need one of those! I didn't use the pliers/wrench/whatever the whole time. I eventually borrowed a real nutcracker from the in-laws, which made it much easier.
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