This is the third installment of our blog series a Year in the Life of an Estate-Grown Pecan Farm. This series provides you behind the scenes look at Stahmanns Pecans, one of the largest New Mexican pecan companies. This series will also include details about the harvesting of the fresh pecans to get them ready…
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La Luz, New Mexico: Every so often, customers want to know how to store pecans when buying pecans in bulk. Stahmanns Pecans processes and sells its brand of wholesale pecans for both commercial and industrial markets. The health benefit of pecans comes from a good source of protein, manganese, and unsaturated fats. However, these high…
Pecans star in many classic recipes, such as pecan sandies, pralines, and pecan pie. But these delicious nuts, given their nutritional value and versatility, can be used in a variety of new and unusual ways. Here are six unexpected yet delicious pecan recipes: Pecan Pesto — This recipe puts a twist on an Italian staple,…
Pecans have been a longtime favorite in American cuisine. Check out these delicious pecan recipes from vintage cookbooks. Pecan Macaroons from Woman’s Institute Library of Cookery, Volume 4 Ingredients: 1 egg white 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup pecan pieces 1/4 teaspoon salt Instructions: Beat the egg white until stiff and add the sugar gradually,…
Pecans are a tasty ingredient for tea bread. Check out just as few of the recipes discovered for this popular treat. Date Pecan Tea Bread Recipe from Taste of Home – “Packed with dates and pecans, this sweet bread is excellent on its own and even better topped with the chunky cream cheese spread.” Orange…
In May 2016, the U.S Department of Agriculture approved a Federal Marketing Order to fund a promotion campaign for pecans. This is similar to the funding and promotion already provided for other nuts in bulk such as almonds and pistachios. According the article “Are Americans About to Go Nuts for Pecans?” in Modern Farmer, pecan…
Fancy and Choice are qualities that refer to mainly to the consistency of color of the pecan. According to the NPSA’s Voluntary Guidelines for Purchasing Inshell Pecans: Fancy shelled pecans must be “bright colored, full bodied and solid.” The word “solid” meaning to be of a uniform color not darker than amber. Criteria for Fancy…
Stahmann Farms, one of the largest pecan growers in the world, has a 3,200 acre pecan farm that produces between eight and nine million pounds of bulk pecan nuts every year. Stahamann grows three main varieties of pecan trees on the estate: Western Schley, Wichita, and the Bradley. Of the three, the Bradley tends to…
Pecans are so versatile as an ingredient to anybody, whether they’re vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free. Because people have different lifestyles, pecans can also be used as a healthy snack option. They provide just the right amount of sweetness to any dish. Here’s A Few Vegan and Gluten Free Options: Vegan Pecan Pie – Vegans…
Many nut-lovers can enjoy a mid-day snack of pecans and lower their cholesterol levels. In a research study at New Mexico State University, the results show the LDL – low-density lipoprotein is lowered. LDL is the cholesterol that is shown to be a cause for heart disease. The findings of how pecans lower cholesterol showed…
While most people have heard the term “kosher” as applied to food, it is likely that most folks don’t really understand the meaning of that word. It is commonly thought to apply to edibles that a rabbi has blessed. The truth, however, is that the Hebrew word for “fit” or “appropriate’ is “kosher,” thus identifying…
Nuts may not seem like they belong in the “specialty” foods category, but they do. When pecans are roasted by hand, it brings out flavor that otherwise remains hidden. Or, one can try combining different varieties of nuts to create a delicious mix of taste and texture for another way to enjoy this simple, yet…