Instructions: Place 1 cup water, cooking rack and unshelled nuts in pressure cooker. Do not fill pressure cooker over 2/3 full. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Cook 5 to 6 minutes for Brazil and/or hard thick shelled nuts. Cool pressure cooker at once. A light tap with a hammer will open the shells and the nut meats may be removed whole. If nuts are moist, place in a warm oven for a few minutes to dry.

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