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Hickory Nuts

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Preparation, Uses, & Tips

Hickory nuts can be prepared and used in the same way as pecans—as snacks or in baking or cooking. The nut meats from hickory nuts are more difficult to remove from their shells than those of pecans, but their delicious flavor makes it well worth the effort.

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