[header] How to shell pine nuts [title] Gather your unshelled pine nuts. [step] If you have simply purchased shelled pine nuts, then you can skip this step. However, if you're looking to gather your own pine shells, then you should know that it's a lengthy process that can take months. 
Here's what you have to do : [substeps] For the gray pine, you should collect the cones in september or october and keep them in an airy, but dry place, such as a garage. The cones should still be tightly closed at this point.