hickory nut
Pecan's close relative
The hickory nut is the edible seed of the hickory tree, encased in a hard shell within a thick husk.
Native to North America, hickory nuts have a rich, buttery flavor prized in baking and snacking.
The pecan is the best-known variety.
Cracking the tough shells requires effort: We spent the afternoon shelling hickory nuts on the porch.
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