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AFTER MARCH, please always
call first if coming out strictly for shelled pecans. We don't keep
as many on hand (as we do not freeze them) and occasionally we are
out. Generally we have plenty but we don't want you to waste a
trip if we don't happen to have what you need. In late
September, we normally let our shelves go empty right before the new crop
comes in.
NEW CROP IS GENERALLY READY
AROUND THE 2ND WEEK OF OCTOBER!
SHELLED PECAN HALVES & PIECES:
We are currently out of shelled pecans.
SHELLED PECAN HALVES:
We are currently out of shelled pecans. TThere are many different varieties of pecans, and we carry several of the varieties throughout the season, generally one variety
at a time. The varieties we carry are all paper-shell pecans. They
are chosen for quality & not necessarily for size-most are
"mammoth" (large) but some varieties such as the "cheyenne"
are smaller.
LARGE FANCY PIECES/MEDIUM CUT PIECES:
Fancy pieces are large broken pecan pieces that have not been cut. We also carry a "Medium Piece" a good size
uniformly chopped
piece perfect for cookies and breads. These are a big seller in our store!
Please be sure to specify whether you would like "Fancy large pieces" or "Medium pieces."
IN-SHELL &
CRACKED PECANS
We carry In-shell & cracked pecans only during the peak pecan season.
(October- March) New crop Pecans are generally
ready in mid-October. Through the season from October-January we carry five to six different varieties (all paper-shell pecans), generally one variety
at a time. CRACKED PECANS are still in the shell but have been cracked open.
PECAN MEAL:
Pecan meal (also called "pecan
flour') is produced when pecans are shelled...it is very fine ground
pecan with no pieces. It can be used for breading on chicken or
fish, for cheeseballs, or mixed into pancake or cookie batter for a pecan
taste.
A NOTE ON KEEPING YOUR PECANS
Shelled pecans are best kept refrigerated or better yet, zip-locked and frozen. If stored correctly, they can remain fresh for
up to a year. Be sure to store away from onions or other pungent/strong smelling
foods as they will absorb odors very easily. In-shell pecans should be kept in a
cool dry place.
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