Never fail recipe. Trust me on this.
Ingredients:
1/2 pound chestnuts (unpeeled, unroasted)
Tea towel or cotton cheese cloth
Baking rack or cookie sheet
Two ounces of good Scotch whisky
Ice
Steps to Take:
1. Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 425 F.
2. Using a sharp paring knife, make an X-shaped cut on the round side of each chestnut. This critical step keeps them from exploding from internal pressure when heated and makes peeling easier after roasting.
3. Arrange chestnuts on a baking rack or a baking sheet.
4. Transfer the chestnuts to the oven and roast them until the skins have pulled back from the cuts and the nutmeats have softened. The actual time required will depend on the chestnuts but will be at least 15 to 20 minutes
5. Remove the nuts from the oven and pile them into a mound in the tea towel or cheese cloth. Wrap them up, squeeze hard—the chestnuts should crackle—and let them sit for a few minutes.
6. While the roasted chestnuts are resting, pour two ounces of Scotch whiskey into a small wide mouthed glass (like a rocks glass) with a small amount of ice. This critical step is important for maximum flavor.
7. Pull and snap off the dark shells to reveal the yellowish white chestnuts. While peeling, make sure to also remove the papery skin between the shell and the chestnut.
8. Throw the chestnuts into the trash and drink the Scotch. Enjoy!