Best Roasted Chestnuts In The Fireplace Recipes

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CHESTNUTS ROASTED ON AN OPEN FIRE



Chestnuts Roasted on an Open Fire image

On the first snowy day, get the outdoor fire-pit going, Put on Dean Martin's version of the song, and sing along while enjoying the season! NOTE: You will need a cheap frying pan

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 lbs chestnuts
1/4 cup water
salt

Steps:

  • Take a cheap old frying pan, and using a hammer and large nail, or drill bit, make about 10 holes in the bottom.
  • Put an X in the skin of each chestnut. Heat pan over flame. Add chestnuts and using a spray bottle, spray with water.
  • Return to flame, shake pan slowly and constantly for about 15 min., occasionally spritzing with more water. (will require more yuletide songs).
  • Place chestnuts into large metal bowl, sprinkle with salt, and toss. Place chestnuts into 8 small brown bags, sprinkle a dash more salt into bag, and serve. (or sell em on the street corner for a nickel like they did in the ol' days)!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.3, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 50.1, Protein 1.9

ROASTED CHESTNUTS IN THE FIREPLACE



Roasted Chestnuts in the Fireplace image

There are chestnut roasting devices-long-handled iron skillets or perforated baskets that allow the flames direct contact with the nuts-but they are not necessary; any way you can get the chestnuts in a hot fire and close to the flames works well. Chestnuts are high in moisture-more like a fruit than a nut-and fairly perishable. Look for nuts that are dark brown, shiny, and heavy and store them in the refrigerator.

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Using a small sharp knife, score an X across the soft end of each nut-or if you find it easier, on the side of the nut. Soak them in cold water for 10 minutes; then drain and dry well. Put the nuts in an iron skillet over embers in a hot part of a fireplace (or directly on the grate of a hot charcoal grill or on a sheet pan in a preheated 450°F oven) and toss frequently until the shells blacken in spots and are crisp and easy to peel, about 20 minutes. They stay warm in a few layers of tea towels for nearly an hour. If you have leftovers, peel while they are still warm.

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