Shelling Chestnuts
Source of Recipe
Aunt Saunny
Pan/Oven Method
Cut a one inch gash on flat side of nut and put in a skillet,
allowing 1/2 teaspoon of butter to each cup of chestnuts. Shake over
heat until butter is melted. Put in oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
Remove from oven and with a small knife take off shells. By this
method shelling and blanching are accomplished at the same time, as
the inside skins will adhere to the outer shells.