How to Prepare Sunflower Seeds for Eating
- 1). When the backs of the sunflower heads have turned yellow and the seeds have a slightly brownish tint, cut the heads from the sunflowers. Hang the heads upside down until they are dry. Separate the seeds from the heads.
- 2). Place the unshelled sunflower seeds in a bowl. Mix 2 tbsp. of salt in 1 cup of water. Pour it over the seeds to cover. If you have a large amount of seeds and they are not covered by the water, mix another cup of water with 2 tbsp. of salt and add it to the bowl. Let sit for 12 hours. Boil the seed mixture for two minutes and then drain.
- 3). Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
- 4). Place the sunflower seeds on a cookie sheet. The seeds must be in a single layer and not piled on top of each other. Place the cookie sheet in the oven for three hours or until the seeds are golden and crisp.
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