Posted by D. Sleigh on December 21, 1998 at 20:33:05 :
In Reply to: Re: Chestnuts posted by Gerard on December 02, 1998 at 16:43:21 :
: Cut an X on the flat part or you'll be exploding chefs nuts by an open fire.
: Cheers, Gerard
Hey, Gerard, that was a swell reply. But, how does one actually roast them after cutting an "x" on the flat side? There are roasting pans, with holes cut in them. Some (street vendors) seem to get the job done with a low charcoal fire. The old Joy of Cooking suggested throwing them in a fire and letting them blow up ( no little "x", eh?). So, how about some comprehensive chestnut advice, a primer?