The process itself, is done by putting the nuts in very hot water for about a minute (blanching) then cooling them rapidly and rubbing off the skin. Well, neither… it just depend what you plan on doing, cooking or snacking on the nuts. Blanched nuts are used mostly for cooking and baking.

The process itself, is done by putting the nuts in very hot water for about a minute (blanching) then cooling them rapidly and rubbing off the skin. Well, neither… it just depend what you plan on doing, cooking or snacking on the nuts. Blanched nuts are used mostly for cooking and baking.