Iowa Black Walnuts

Description

A flavorful and versatile nut, the North American native Juglans nigra is a delightful addition to salad, bread, pasta, trail mix, baked goods (walnut and chocolate chip cookies are a must), and much more. This nut has it all- protein, carbs, and healthy oils. Store them in the shell in a cool dry place and crack when needed. A mesh laundry bag-full in the basement will stay good through the winter. Black Walnuts are a tough nut to crack, a heavy stone, trusty hammer, or specialty cracker is required to open them. Additionally, a nut pick and micro sidecutters make the process much easier. Once cracked the nuts only last a few days in the fridge, so plan to use them quickly.