World's Best Roasted Chestnuts | Cooking Italian With Joe

[@ilovetheLordChirst]

What the heck are you talking about! I am from Italy and chestnuts are broiled on an open fire. The cooker is round about five ft tall. First bottom half is the fire and the top half as a grate where the chestnuts sit and cook, we also throw salt from the top and it gives a salty taste when the salt hits the fire and creates a smoke that goes up thru the nut and gives a nice taste. Keep your oil!

[@norberttietjen6506]

That’s how they are done in Portugal and Spain too . Street vendors selling them on the street .

[@bambooo88]

Calm down

[@jokirk6630]

I live in Alaska but spent 8 years in NJ. My favorite thing at Christmas was buying roasted chestnuts on the streets of NYC

[@countalucard4226]

I love chestnuts also. I use a Chestnut knife I bought for $5 it’s great to score them. While my oven is heating to 450 I boil them starting with hot tap water. Then in the oven for 15 minutes 10 to cool and they pop right open.

[@seamusgeorge6446]

Amazing and lovely! Thank you! This was not my dad's technique, but I learned a lot from YOUR technique! Lunga, Vita, Salute! We all learn from each family and style. The flavor of love!

[@johnboucek6282]

Dear Joe. Soda is 3/18/24. I had shopped my grocery store frequently in Nov & Dec for chestnuts. Produce staff didn’t know what chestnuts were! What is happening to this world! Instead, I ordered several pounds via mail order & froze them. Today I followed you recipe exactly. They turned out perfect! Thank You! I’m making a large batch of dressing with roasted chestnuts, wild rice & cornbread. I will freeze small batches to accompany pork or chicken dishes. I had researched many videos but yours is MAGNIFICENT! Johnny in Vegas.

[@susanhennings5171]

I was wondering how to keep the chestnuts I gathered in October for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Did you freeze the peeled or unpeeled? Unpeeled could be used in Joe's recipe.

[@manricobianchini5276]

The talk is fine. Brings back memories.

[@MrArod]

I’m Portuguese we always do chestnuts every year. Back home we grew them so we had to check all them same way he does make sure the nut is tight to shell and it’s firm. But we just boil our chest nut no cuts at all! For about 25 min or 30 min a kg then just let them soak in that water never take nuts out of water when you take them out you peel so easy and the are sweet and delicious but you gotta know who or where the nuts come from

[@selinqa1]

Great recipe! Thank you! Can’t wait to make some👩🏼‍🍳. Thank you for the cultural background too! Always nice to learn more about Italy and Italians.

[@Raynestorm1968]

I think out of all the video tutorials I have watched today, this one might produce the best tasting chestnuts. To be honest, I don't have those childhood memories of roasted chestnuts, I have never tasted one. But our local grocery store had them in and I thought....why not.... I hope I am not disappointed and these live up to all the hype of roasted chestnuts at Christmas time. Thank you for sharing.

[@ilikeoptter]

Thanks, Joe. Finally, I now know how to cook and prepare chestnuts properly. Merry Christmas!

[@stephenowen1644]

Thanks for this video!!! I just harvested my first big crop of chestnuts from my 2 trees! I was looking here for ideas and found your video! Planning to try this recipe tonight! Thank you!

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

So nice of you

[@marvinfinkelstein8341]

Teaching myself how to cook chestnuts. I live within fifteen minutes of Central Flushing in NYC and am teaching myself preparation water chestnuts , lotus root and bamboo shoots . I enjoy your channel.

[@nickbonvino]

Had them every holiday at my grandmother’s since I was born … 57 years ..

[@jacquelinemassinello3451]

I love chestnuts , my mom used cut the tips off and to roast them in the oven !! But it would take a lot of time .. I’m going to try your recipe !! Thank you !!

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Sounds great!

[@joannewachel2505]

This was a perfect video today as I was wondering last night how my Nonna used to made these. The story goes that my Sabatini relatives had a chestnut farm in Pistoia.. Sadly there’s no one left to ask about this. But I have looked up information about chestnuts and I am fascinated with the pods. I think they are beautiful so maybe it’s in my blood.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Thank you!!!

[@Q80vaper]

Wish this video was shorter and straight to the point

[@alicehagan3251]

I absolutely love chestnuts! We had them every holiday and then some. Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Joe.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Happy holidays!

[@eilleenjohnson8495]

Thank you Joe I remember my dad doing chestnuts like that but not with butter. They were so good. It's hard to find chestnuts around South Carolina where I live. Again thank you.

[@Jay-vr9ir]

The story goes is that , the eastern U.S. chestnut trees had a disease , years ago , so chestnuts are not readily available .

[@stephenowen1644]

I'm in the upstate SC, I planted 2 chestnut trees 5 years ago and this morning harvested my first big crop, about 2+ gallons!!!

[@susanswales8313]

I love roasted chestnuts , It is a memory from my childhood of being with my mum and buying them in a little paper bag already roasted along with warm sarsaparilla. Mmmm😊We had a Yorkshire range and these would be cooked in the oven , I would knick the outer skins to aid the cooking process.🥰🇬🇧🥰

[@walterswanson59]

Somehow, I’ve never had chestnuts before. Bought some yesterday. Thanks for the video!

[@Daylight7vs6]

8:57 wife is home 🏡

[@andreapinto9105]

Nice information, I bought recently roasted chestnuts, I never cook chestnuts, time to learn :)

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Hope you enjoy

[@antoniofarinaccio541]

Butter is not Italian way but forgiving we are in North America!

[@PomazeBog1389]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Joe. Also to everyone in the comments section.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Happy holidays!

[@rjiggy07]

So, Joey, I'm not kidding, my chestnut trees are producing and I'm in compitition with the squirrels! So, I get home from work today and let my dog out, he's got a squirrel trapped in one of my chestnut trees. I run over there and start yelling at the squirrel to drop the nut and we'll let him go. He's running around in the tree with this chestnut in his mouth and finally stops and drops the nut at my feet! and yep, there was one of the three that was good! Tooooo funnny! So, anyways, I'm getting my nuts as they drop and they are not dried, so I don't need to soak them, but the wine is a great idea for flavor. I love getting food that our Lord provides! God Bless you and yours!

[@karenhummel49]

Happy Thanksgiving 😊 🦃👍 looks delicious 😋 when I lived in NYC I remember the smell of roasted chestnuts 🌰 out on the streets. Miss that smell of roasting chestnuts up and down the streets of the 3rd Avenue street vendors and the hot pretzels were so delicious as they picked up the scent 😋

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Happy holidays!

[@universalcitizen7544]

Maybe these ended up tasting good and maybe that's the way they do it in Italy, but just let's get one thing straight: cooking in water or any liquid is not exactly roasting !

[@pgiorgio1234]

Hello Joe I am trying your recipe right now in Niagara Falls …Canada I liked the butter in the end…I will keep you posted

[@llraven6357]

💗 We used to roast chestnuts in the fireplace when I was a kid. Darn.... Now I want chestnuts!! 😋 Thanks so much for sharing, Joe.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

You are so welcome!

[@jacquelinemassinello3451]

Happy Thanksgiving Joe and to your family 🦃🍗🧙‍♀️

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Thanks so much

[@stellalombardo4709]

Ciao Bello, I wish we could have chestnuts all year round,I don't know of any Italian home that didn't make chestnuts the whole time they are in season, my favorite way is to peel them and boil in water salt and bay leaves. Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving to you and your family, and everyone on this channel

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Thank you!!!

[@judilewis7578]

Brings back so many memories.

[@Deesaigh]

Butter man, that’s unheard of😂😂😂. Love it and I’m eating chestnut while you’re roasting it but without butter. Next time I’ll do it with butter 😂😂😂

[@sshaw4429]

Japanese roast chestnuts 🌰 too….they sell them at shrines and festivals. Yum

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

Those look great! I love what you said about the family at the end! New subscriber here!

[@highlandgoldfever4440]

Thanks for the tips joe. Going to try this tonight. Cant wait 😋

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Have fun!

[@frankytrevor7]

LOVE your videos, I subscribe! Where you bought your chestnuts? What brand name do you recommend? Thank you very much

[@emw226]

Happy Thanksgiving Joe! Hope you and your family have a wonderful day 🦃

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Thanks so much

[@susanhennings5171]

I have gathered chestnuts in late October, how can I keep them viable for Thanksgiving? If I store them, won't they get dried out?

[@marymorris557]

Making my chestnuts now. Ty for all the good tips. Blessings 🎉

[@bigsistermaria5578]

Hey Joe I have subscribed for many years and I haven't seen you in a while . Maybe I'm not getting your notifications anymore. But I did get this one I'm glad about it.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Check your subscription. Also click the bell.

[@stokesjo82]

I tried making these a couple days ago, but watched a bad video with WRONG directions. By no means should anyone cook these dry in an oven for 20-30 minutes at 350F. They’ll be too hard to peel! Joe’s recipe will work though!

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Hope you enjoy

[@sonandmoon2958]

Did the same, there in the garbage now

[@AChavez-p5k]

Fantastic

[@AntonioDal.]

Serrated knife or bread knife makes the cutting part much easier

[@tangorsl1740]

I don’t have that pan.. can I use a different one ?

[@mariaa.bryson8126]

How do you keep them fresh after cooking?

[@aaroniouse]

Have you ever tried a sprouted chestnut? You get a tree that pops out, too!.. What kind of chestnuts are those? I'd love to get a few to grow, or some scion..

[@sshaw4429]

You sound like the guy at the fair selling kitchen tools.

[@rich9536]

Got a huge chestnut tree in my yard feeling pretty lucky

[@PaulTesta]

Joe, For Christmas, my wife gifted me a chestnut scorer (looks kinda like a nutcracker). Thoughts? Also, would your cooking instructions be any different if I cooked these on a gas grill? Thanks... Paul

[@outtathyme5679]

Definitely trying this

[@Joe-xl4ub]

Never saw butter added before--interesting to me.

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Love the video. Just one thing - the reverb. You need a better mic setup. I would assume that you're not trying to show off how big your kitchen is, but the booming echo of your voice in the room is a bit of a distraction. Now that that's out of the way, this video makes me want to go out and get some. It's been many years since I had chestnuts "roasting" on an open fire.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Thank you on it!

[@johnweimer3249]

I’m thinking your kid just got home and he’s about to force an edit on your video. Awesome method can’t wait to try it. If you like things more savory I’m curious what if the soaking liquid is a bit more of a light brine with some salt and a little brown sugar? Still finishing with the butter. How do you think that might work out? I usually like my nuts on the salty side, wait what?

[@janeparr3684]

Yep!

[@joebender3662]

Yea i tried you recipe. The best chestnuts ive had. A like and subscibe coming your way.

[@theresataylor9834]

💕 I've never had Chest Nuts, but have heard they're awesome. Love your Dad's recipes, thank you for continuing to share his Recipes with us, God bless you all this Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year Season, love and prayers with you all 😃

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

You are so welcome!

[@patriciavlahos6002]

I’m so

[@patriciavlahos6002]

I would like to subscribe

[@patriciavlahos6002]

Subscribe now

[@graziellayamongan3018]

Thanks❤

[@michaelmiley8552]

Bon appétit to Joey

[@exodusproductionsinc.3675]

I can’t believe what I saw you doing with dose chestnuts next time use a chain saw to scored them 😂

[@chevynovascotia3301]

Just started eating these last year. I've alway burned them or they were not finished

[@nicidevine6670]

I am Sicilian and we don’t do that

[@baldybouncers]

Doesn't use 10 words when 100 will do. Yap yap yap yap yap....😂

[@tjohley]

I had to stop watching. Too much talking.

[@aaroniouse]

Yet you hardly used any words, and what did you teach?

[@baldybouncers]

@aaroniouse English.

[@StevePrice-x3q]

10-15 minutes I’ll never get back😤

[@pgiorgio1234]

Still boiling waiting for them to open up just like the ones you had

[@DarkWolf80s]

Good video. Sadly this guy talks waaaay too much and a lot of it is unnecessary. Here's the quick recap. 1-check/get rid of spoiled chestnuts. 2- rins/dry chestnuts and then make a middle cut with a knife. 3-soak chestnuts for 30 in water. 4- take them out and place them in frying pan and throw in some butter and toast em. Done.

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Thanks for the view

[@DarkWolf80s]

@@Cookingitalianwithjoe thanks for giving me the opportunity to report your video as a spam.

[@ermirapirdeni1817]

Llafazan i lodhshem!

[@simi0skate]

they are undercooked ... you should leave them more in the pan ... much better in taste

[@ericwiltz6584]

This look good, but these are not roasted chestnuts! I thought he was going to finish them off over a fire. I'm sure if he did this it would be phenomenal. Don't forget to get newspaper and make a funnel to serve.

[@emmanuellobo9260]

Unnecessary talk

[@s3thedwards]

Just move on to another video if you aren't patient enough to hear what he has to say.

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

Unfortunately too much talk for nothing

[@jamontoast8718]

Yeah he has an annoying voice

[@haquoctienalejandro]

I like his talking, gives me a dad vibe

[@GI0578]

I agree too much

[@susananderson9619]

It looks like eating a huge acorn lol

[@katerinasuniversalhealing2804]

😊👍🏼🌺

[@khalidsteveknight]

The butter spoiled them, olive oil would be best and heathier

[@danielnguyen2846]

No salt? 🤣

[@Angprovv]

Followed your recipe wasnt a fan the chestnuts were raw and to buttery for me

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Oh no!

[@Angprovv]

Yeah I went back to old school just soaked in water for 2 hours then roasted with a little white wine.

[@John-xq4xb]

This videos is about him!!!! Nothing else.🤪🤪

[@cassandrabuchanan1415]

What variety are these? The nuts look dull and old. Fresh chestnuts are shiny and should not need hydrating.

[@sebasmodeus3084]

Terrible. Undercooked, even though steamed for 25+ mins, flavour profile all wrong

[@iwansoetjipto744]

Too much talkin

[@JunkyardTavern]

Had to turn off half way. Too much talking. Even for an Italian. Get to the point

[@patriciavlahos6002]

L

[@leonrussoniello5656]

To much bull s ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@johnd8788]

Italians don't use butter

[@michaelowens6533]

what a load of waffle....it shouldn’t take 10 minutes to explain this. Cut the waffle.

[@AMZilla642]

what's this bullshit, boiled and buttered chestnuts, these are not roasted

[@SrilaxmiKamth]

my mom asked me to comment since she cant type, Unnecessary talk !!

[@carllawton9520]

Too much waffle

[@mareenaroufail7381]

This did not work.

[@lindablanthorn7787]

Blimey can you take a breath

[@samsomboon4076]

You talk too much

[@John-xq4xb]

Shutty

[@fishtherapy100]

75 of the time talking utter crap and in the end the “roasted chestnuts” were not ROASTED. Waste of time.

[@sfdntk]

Pan roasting is a thing, doofus.

[@vintagepipesnightmares]

Too much talk for nothing 👎👎👎

[@patx3947]

Too much talk.

[@hraghrag7445]

Too much nonsense talk !

[@John-xq4xb]

Blah Blah Blahhhh

[@petroc62]

🫢 hmm, maybe soak in water infused with Ammaretto... I wonder

[@deepshriva]

Too much talking, too little cooking

[@natalafeldpausch4808]

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