Cracking a Peanut Shell

August 4, 2008 > 5 Comments

Shelled peanuts are a cheap, healthy and fun snack. What I do not like about peanuts is cracking the shells. It always seemed easier to me to buy the peanuts, sans shell and pay the extra price. That all changed recently when my husband showed me a little trick to cracking the shells.

Every shell has a little indentation near the tip of one end.

Take your thumb and gently press on the indentation. Your peanut will split in two perfect pieces.

Here is my first attempt at a video. I figured it was the best way to demonstrate the peanut cracking. I hope it makes sense!

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5 Responses to “Cracking a Peanut Shell”

Breanne Vasquez
August 4th, 2008 @ 5:42 pm

Good to know – I always have a problem with that

One Mom, Five Kids
August 4th, 2008 @ 8:45 pm

Very cleaver!

Thanks for sharing.

I wonder what the price difference is between the canned peanuts and shelled peanuts. I’ll have to check at my grocery store this weekend.

michelle waters
August 4th, 2008 @ 9:27 pm

Who would have known if it weren’t for the happy housewife! Thanks!

Lady Why
August 5th, 2008 @ 8:20 am

Now THAT’S a nifty trick!

Somebody's Mimi
August 5th, 2008 @ 12:39 pm

Whoa! I sure am glad your husband shared THAT tip with you! What a guy.

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