How to Peel Chestnuts

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Make an X on the belly of the chestnut.. Put the chestnuts in a glass baking dish.. Microwave the chestnuts on high for 6 minutes.

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1

Make an X on the belly of the chestnut.

Step 1

Make an X on the belly of the chestnut.

2

Put the chestnuts in a glass baking dish.

Step 2

Put the chestnuts in a glass baking dish.

3

Microwave the chestnuts on high for 6 minutes.

Step 3

Microwave the chestnuts on high for 6 minutes.

4

Use a knife to remove the shells.

Step 4

Use a knife to remove the shells.

5

Boil the chestnuts in a pot of water.

Step 5

Boil the chestnuts in a pot of water.

6

Remove a few chestnuts with a strainer.

Step 6

Remove a few chestnuts with a strainer.

7

Use a towel to remove the chestnut skins.

Step 7

Use a towel to remove the chestnut skins.

8

Remove the skins with rubber gloves.

Step 8

Remove the skins with rubber gloves.

9

Make a long slice on top of the chestnuts.

Step 9

Make a long slice on top of the chestnuts.

10

Put the chestnuts in a small saucepan.

Step 10

Put the chestnuts in a small saucepan.

11

Turn the heat to a medium-high setting.

Step 11

Turn the heat to a medium-high setting.

12

Bake the chestnuts for 15 minutes.

Step 12

Bake the chestnuts for 15 minutes.

13

Put the chestnuts in a covered bowl.

Step 13

Put the chestnuts in a covered bowl.

14

Peel the chestnuts.

Step 14

Peel the chestnuts.

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