Boiled, Grilled, or Roasted Chestnuts

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   1 To boil: Place in a pot with lightly salted water to cover and bring to a boil.

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   Turn off the heat after 3 or 4 minutes.

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   Remove a few chestnuts from the water at a time and use a sharp knife to cut off the outer and inner skins.

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   Use the chestnuts in other recipes, or reheat according to the directions for Precooked Vegetables in Butter or Oil (see Notes).

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   2 To grill or roast: Start a charcoal or wood fire, or preheat a gas grill, or turn the oven to 450F.

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   Place the chestnuts directly on the grill, or on a sheet of aluminum foil with holes poked in it, or on a baking sheet.

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   Grill (preferably with the cover down) or roast, turning occasionally, until you can remove the shells easily, about 15 minutes.

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   Eat warm, out of hand.

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