Hickory nuts that are ripe will blow off the tree in a brisk wind and land on the ground with the husks already open. After you collect all the nuts you want, remove the husks and discard them. Nut weevils bore holes in the shells of hickory nuts and eat the meat inside. If you see small holes in the nuts, you might as well throw them away instead of taking the time to crack them; the meat is sure to be ruined by a grub. Most hickory nuts have tough shells that can't be cracked with a standard nutcracker. You can buy a special cracker used for walnuts, use a vise, or crack them open with a rock. Try not to damage the meat inside.  If you use the rock method, place a nut on a piece of flat concrete, then slam the nut with a wide rock until the shell cracks. It's hand to use a nutcracker to finish the job once the shell is partially open. You can save the shells and burn them along with wood to help a fire last longer. Hand pick shards of shell from the nut meat, so you have a clean bowl of nut halves and pieces. Try to save as much of the meat as you can. Hickory nuts can be used the same way as any other type of nut. Snack on them raw, use them in pies and baked goods, or try them roasted and salted. If you're feeling adventurous, try  making hickory nut butter.  Leftover hickory nuts should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for a few months before rotting. Or you can freeze the nuts for up to a year. Pack them tightly in freezer-safe containers, removing as much of the air from the containers as possible. Label the containers and store them in the freezer.
اكسر القشرة الخارجية. افحص الجوز للتأكد من عدم إصابته بالسوس. اكسر القشرة الداخلية. نظف الجوز. استمتع بالجوز.