Pumpkin seed shells?

Question

I bought some pumpkin seeds from Trader Joe's, in a bag. They're "in shell," "dry roasted" and "lightly salted." They're really good, but strangely chewy (I've only ever eaten pumpkin seeds hot, crunchy, and immediately out of the oven!) Am I doing it wrong or something? Are you supposed to remove the shell, like sunflower seeds?

Answer 1

When you scoop them out of the pumpkin, you rinse them, then lay them out on a shallow pan. Salt them and cook on a low heat (250?) for quite a long time - 45 to 60 min. I usually judge them by appearance. They come out a little chewy, nutty-tasting and salty. Annual tradition. Enjoy.

Answer 2

Trader Joes Pumpkin Seeds

Answer 3

They are a softer shell than sunflower seeds. You can eat the whole thing or you can remove the shell. It is up to you. I like to suck the salt off of the shell before I eat them. But then they get too chewy so I have to take the shell off.

Answer 4

I personally have never taken off the shell.. but than again i havent ever eaten than chewy either. i like it with the shell on hot and lightly salted. but to each his own. my mom likes them shell less but i dont think so.

Answer 5

I found that Dave's Pumpkin Seeds were the best.
And "yes" just crack them and eat the meat and discard the shells. Never ate them while they're hot.

Answer 6

no you do not remove the shell that is what makes it a seed you eat the hole thing but if you will put it on wax paper it will help the flaver but yes that is how they taste

Answer 7

remove shell

Answer 8

no that's how I eat them