How to Roast Chestnuts by an Open Fire (6 Steps)

When Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, there's nothing to be done but gather around the hearth and roast chestnuts in your cozy living room.

Instructions

Choose a utensil that has a long handle such as a frying pan.
Clean dirt off of chestnuts.
Cut an X into the shell of each chestnut with a paring knife to avoid a buildup of steam inside the nuts.
Place chestnuts in pan and cover.
Roast over the coals of an open hearth for 15 to 25 minutes or until the chestnuts are tender and the shells are beginning to open.
Peel chestnuts when they are cool enough to handle and serve with salt if desired.