How to roast shelled sunflower seeds at home?

Answer 1

This explanation was taken from the National Sunflower Association. The original article can be found here: http://www.sunflowernsa.com/health/recipes/recipe.asp?rID=53



How to Roast In-Shell Sunflower Seeds

Cover unshelled seeds with salted water, using 1/4 to 1/2 cup of salt per two quarts of water. Soak seeds in the salt solution overnight. Drain off the water the next morning and pat the seeds dry to remove excess moisture. (You can also roast the seeds unsalted, by simply skipping the soaking process).

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread the sunflower seeds evenly on a cookie sheet or shallow pan and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. The seeds will often develop a small crack down the center as they roast. Test after each stirring to see if the seeds are completely roasted by tasting. After roasting, remove seeds from the oven and allow them to cool completely. Then store the seeds in an airtight container for future snacking.
Variations call for mixing a teaspoon of melted butter with a cup of seeds while they are still warm from the oven; these are for immediate eating. Some also experiment with different seasonings, such as barbecue, Cajun, and taco

Answer 2

To roast jojoba nuts at home, set your oven to 250F. Remove the shells from the nuts and spread the nuts out on a shallow baking sheet or pan. Place the pan in the oven for 1 hour, stirring the nuts occasionally. After you take them out of the oven and allow them to cool, you can drizzle them with a few drops olive oil and some salt. Many people also like to add some chipotle powder.

Answer 3

Put them in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir them often until they are lightly browned. Or put them on a cooking sheet in a 400F oven. Stir them every few minutes and take them out when they are lightly browned. In both cases you will smell the nuts when they are done.

Answer 4

place them in a flat pan and put them in a soft oven, turning sideways from time to time, or place them in a pan and toast them over the stove.