Pecan Bag and Nut Sheller

This is a thoughtful pairing of two things you would otherwise buy separately. You get a 3 pound burlap bag filled with our fresh, soft-shell Texas in-shell pecans, plus the Nuti-Budi pecan nut cracker, which is a charming wooden cracker designed specifically for pecans. When you add up the two retail prices, the combo comes out at a meaningful savings, which is what makes it such a popular pick as either a gift or a starter kit for someone who has never cracked their own pecans before.

It is built for two main audiences. The first is the gift recipient who appreciates a rustic, hands-on present rather than another tin of candy, like grandparents, woodworkers, hunters, and folks who enjoy the ritual of cracking their own nuts at the kitchen table. The second is the first-time pecan customer who wants to experience whole in-shell pecans without committing to a 20 pound box, plus a quality cracker so they are not stuck trying to use a hammer or a regular nutcracker that smashes the meat. The burlap bag also makes a nice presentation under the Christmas tree or on a country store shelf at home.

The Nuti-Budi is a delightful wooden cracker designed specifically for pecans. You place the pecan between the wooden spokes and twist the top until you hear the satisfying crack. It takes very little force compared to a typical metal nutcracker, which means less strain on your hands and far less risk of smashing the meat inside. It will not crack at the speed of a commercial sheller, but for a relaxed evening at the table with a bag of pecans and a bowl, it is hard to beat. It also doubles as kitchen decor when not in use.

Same products, just bundled at a better price and presented as one gift. The 3 pound burlap bag of in-shell pecans is identical to what we sell on its own, and the Nuti-Budi cracker is identical to the standalone tool. The combo simply saves you the trouble of placing two separate orders and arrives in a matching presentation, which makes a stronger gift than two boxes from two product pages. If you already own a pecan cracker and just want pecans, you can save by buying the in-shell pecans on their own.

Three pounds of in-shell pecans yields roughly six cups of pecan meat once cracked and picked, which is plenty for several rounds of baking, a holiday pecan pie, snacking, and gift packages. In-shell pecans also have one of the longest shelf lives of any nut, so if you do not use them right away, you can store the burlap bag in a cool dry pantry for many months without any loss of quality. For longer storage, an airtight container in the freezer keeps them fresh for a year or longer.