We will be using this primarily for pecans. Any comments on cracking the pecan with this cracker?
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I used this nutcracker primarly for the black walnuts. The only cracker that can handle a shell this thick. you will have no problem with cracking pecans.
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While this would work it's a little bit of overkill as it was designed for tougher nuts. This is how we do pecans and it works great, especially since you get complete halves most of the time. Hope this helpshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGSR8t0bYRw
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All I crack is black walnuts and a few larger hickory nuts, it works well for them. I put a cover over the cracker to prevent flying shells. This is my second season and it has went through thousands of nuts, well made.
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Wouldn't think that would be a problem. Might try placing different ways to see which is best way to crack.
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That is what I use mine for. I am quite happy with it. Faster and neater than a hammer. Made of heavy cast iron so it holds up very well. I figure on having and using mine for many years.
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Used mine just for pecans as we have a tree in our backyard. You do have to pick the shells off after cracking, but I get a fair amount of halves and the ones that are smaller I put in a different bag and use for baking. I angle the pecan with the thinnest point at a slight downward angle facing away from me and it works pretty good. Once you get a rhythm going it goes pretty fast.
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It's not hard to squeeze the handle, if that's what you mean. I've not tried Brazil nuts. It opens pecans well. I bought it for pistachios that weren't open at all. This product is made of solid metal. The first one I received would not come apart. Amazon kindly refunded that order and I purchased another. The second one works fine.
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Yes, I just used it for making peanut brittle. Be sure to wipe the tip off before the mixture hardens on it.
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Well, I have never cracked a chestnut, but it has no problem with walnuts. Are fresh chestnuts slightly soft? If so, this may be a challenge as it is really a "cracker"
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The pecans That I used it to pick up were small to medium. They have one for larger nuts as well.
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I have not had a cracking issue but can see how it could easily crack. Seems like a question for the manufacturer . Brian
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Seriously? I would rather have something that works and looks a little more classy in a bowl of nuts. I wouldn't feel good about pliers sitting in my bowl especially when family/friends are over. I will say, this cracker works better for larger nuts rather than the hazel nuts we enjoy but we also use them for cracking crab claws.
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hello todd here in wichita i always get the pecan chunks from a nursery in the south end of town very reasonable. if you go to a smoke shop can be costly for a small amount of wood. i use the pecan because it is not as strong as hickory soak them for a day or two last much longer and does a better job than chips in my masterbuilt gs40.
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It has a pretty broad range from really fine to very coarse. I've never used it for cracking grains, but I think it would work.
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Haven't tried. Wouldn't need much pressure to crack a peanut shell with this device, but not sure if the internal contact points are small enough.
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I used it on paper only so I couldn't say. However, I never got any cracking from it so I don't recommend it.
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Hard parmesan might be a problem. But cheddar should be OK. Good practice for those small motor skills. I'd recommend a large tray (and parental patience) for the job.
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I would think so because it does a great job of picking up our miniature pecans. Very pleased with our Nut Wizard!
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I have not tried nuts in it yet. Probably would need to soak the nuts first.
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I haven't used it for jams, I have only used it for Apple pie filling, I'm sure you can look it up online, simply canning is a good website
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I just nicely cracked a small hazelnut. For pine nuts I don't know, my guess is what you want to crack has to be at least 6 to 8 mm in diameter. The best woud be to send a mail to Drosselmeyer at : info@drosselmeyer.se
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Sorry I can't answer that. I only cracked black walnuts so far and it does the job well.