How Do You Get Husks Off Of Walnuts

Husking and Washing Walnuts Harvest nuts when the outer husk is still green. Husk the nuts. Wash the unshelled nuts. Dry the nuts in a well-ventilated area. Check the walnuts to see if they're dry. Store the nuts until you're ready to use them.

Husk the nuts. Even when walnuts are mature, it's a little difficult to remove the husks; they can't just be peeled off. The goal is to get them off without breaking the nuts inside. There are a few popular methods for husking the nuts, so choose the one that works best for your needs: Roll the nuts under a heavy boot to dislodge the husks.