Salted in the Shell Sunflower Seeds Recipe

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Salted in the Shell Sunflower Seeds
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Directions:

  1. Put sunflower seeds in colandar and wash with warm running water.
  2. Shake dry in colandar.
  3. Place in tall stockpot.
  4. Add sunflower seeds.
  5. Add 8 cups water and canning salt.
  6. Cover.
  7. Set in a cool room or cold porch.
  8. The seeds will swell some.
  9. Let set for 48 hours, the longer you set, the longer the brine has a chance to work.
  10. I turned with a stainless steel spoon 4 times during this process.
  11. Drain the seeds, save the brine, if you want to make another batch.
  12. Pour the seeds into a terry cloth towel and wrap and press with your hand.
  13. Spread out on baking trays.
  14. Place in a cold oven.
  15. Heat oven to 250*.
  16. Turn every hour with a spatula.
  17. Dry from 3 to 4 hours. It depends on the amount of seeds you place on your trays.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 312.96 Kcal (1310 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.92g 3%
Sodium 5321.46mg 222%
Potassium 64.32mg 1%
Total Carbs 34.56g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g 19%
Protein 46.08g 92%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 6.7mg 37%
Calcium 156.8mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 53.86 Kcal (226 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.33g 3%
Sodium 915.81mg 222%
Potassium 11.07mg 1%
Total Carbs 5.95g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.83g 19%
Protein 7.93g 92%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 37%
Calcium 27mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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