When buying shelled pecans, look for plump, unshriveled nutmeats and a consistent golden color; seek out the freshest nuts possible. Pecans' high oil content means they become stale quickly when not ...
Storing in-shell pecans in a cool, dry place will preserve freshness for several months. In-shell or shelled, pecans can be refrigerated for about nine months or frozen at 0 degrees Fahrenheit for up ...