I've tried other fancier ways to shell pecans and I can unequivocally say this is the best method to shell pecans. I literally learned how to use this pecan sheller "cracker" at my Grandad's knee, so I thought I would share with you.

#EdifulGardensPodcast

00:10 I promised the Ediful Gardens Podcast Listeners I would show my Pecan sheller
00:40 How you pronounce Pecans in Texas
01:00 Talking about Native Pecans and how difficult it can be to shell but its really worth it because the nut is so good
02:00 Let's talk about where you can forage for pecans if you don't have pecan trees
04:14 My Grandad taught me how to use this pecan sheller or cracker
04:40 What's great about this handy tool is that you get whole pieces or whole halves anyway
05:23 demonstration of how and where to start and a sort of anatomy lesson of a pecan
06:45 Where to cut on the sides going by the inner membrane between the 2 halves
07:35 This does take a little bit of practice
08:00 A good whole piece
08:29 how to finesse a little bit with this sheller
09:20 A closer look at the membrane inside the pecan
09:43 No extra pecan tool needed
10:42 I have so many great memories of doing this with my Grandad
11:45 Made by the York Nut Sheller and another name is the Texas Nut Sheller out of San Angelo, Texas
12:25 With other nut shellers you don't get these good whole halves... Ask me how I know!