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Chestnuts over the coals… actually a delicious holiday treat

unoriginalusername
unoriginalusername Posts: 1,099
in Holiday Recipes
Not sure why it’s taken me so long to try this, but simple chestnuts roasting over an open fire just like the Christmas song is actually delicious. 

Video for complete details - https://youtu.be/axCtbq2IZMk

I went with the rotisserie and basket but you can do it in a cast iron pan over the coals just as well. 

Aim for about 400f/203c direct 

Score the nuts with a pairing knife putting an X on the flat side. This will prevent them from exploding 

Cook for 12 min. Serve immediately with some smoked sea salt. Enjoy 

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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,533
    covered the deck and front of the house one xmas with those =)  missed the part about stabbing the x in them. once they start popping, theres no stopping it
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,287
    Way to think outside of the box with that cook. Great video!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Kayak
    Kayak Posts: 700
    Used to love those as a kid. The scoring always seemed to have an element of danger, and we didn't have filet gloves then.

    Do you need to score the flat side? Seems they'd be more stable cutting on the other side.

    Bob

    New Cumberland, PA
    XL with the usual accessories

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  • unoriginalusername
    unoriginalusername Posts: 1,099
    Kayak said:
    Used to love those as a kid. The scoring always seemed to have an element of danger, and we didn't have filet gloves then.

    Do you need to score the flat side? Seems they'd be more stable cutting on the other side.


    The directions I followed said the flat side but I agree that seems more dangerous… glad I had cut proof oyster gloves 
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  • Steampower
    Steampower Posts: 1
    I too am a chestnut fan. We had a chestnut tree on our farm many years ago before the chestnut disease killed it. Now order on line.I use a pair of adjustable jaw pliers from Harbor Freight to hold the chestnut flat on a cutting board and score them using a serrated edge steak knife. Simmer for 20 minutes or so then roast direct heat on BGE or in a 350 degree oven until shell opens.Cover with foil for about 15 minutes after roasting . This allows for easier peeling.
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  • zaphod
    zaphod Posts: 346
    i did that last year - looking forward to doing it again this year. I score the round side, never had a explosion yet. 


    ~~
    Walk softly, leave a good impression.
    large BGE, vegegrilltarian
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,533
    i did this once without scoring, covered the house with chestnuts. they really explode well
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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