A hickory nut is a nut from a tree in the Carya genus, which encompasses almost 20 species, most of which are native to North America.
hickory nuts - There are 17 varieties of hickory trees, 13 of which are native to the United States, including the pecan nut. The common hickory nut has an extremely hard shell.
hickory nut Notes: These are delicious, but they aren't grown commercially because the shells are so hard. Pecans are a very close relative. Substitutes: pecans (very similar and much easier to shell)
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Originally the hogs that made Smithfield hams were fed a diet of acorns, hickory nuts (guess there's a reason we always see hickory smoked ham) and peanuts. Most Smithfield hogs today dine on a whole grain diet.
This fruit pie has a crust made from ground hickory nuts. Additional nuts are used to top the dessert.
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From Better Homes and Gardens ...
Jamaica is the Spanish name; the blossoms of this tropical plant provide a brilliant color and an intense blackberry and dried cherry flavor to cocktails, marinades and vinaigrettes; Jamaica is also a beverage made from this blossom. Hickory Nut ...
 See also: Cooking, Flavor, Chocolate, Boiled, Hazelnut
  
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