How To Blanch And Shell Chestnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb chestnuts
water

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0F.
Place chestnuts in cold water; discard those that float.
Dry and slit each shell 1/2 to 3/4 inch on each side.
Place in a saucepan, add oil and shake pan over heat for five minutes.
Roast in oven for another five minutes.
When cool enough to handle, remove shells and brown skin underneath with a sharp paring knife.