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Our Pecans
King Hill Farms is a family owned century farm and business that has sold native Missouri river bottom pecans for over four decades. The Missouri pecans are available in our retail shop year-round, and we also ship them anywhere in the United States. We proudly share our bounty with you, straight from “The Pecan Capital of Missouri.” Head on over to our online store to order today!
5 lb. Bag of Cracked Pecans
This is the most economical way to buy pecans. Save some money with cracked pecans. The shells are still among the kernels but have been cracked for easy removal. A 5 lb. bag will typically yield about 2 to 2-1/4 pounds of pure nutmeat kernels. Click the button below to place your order online today!
3 lb. Bag of Cracked & Blown Pecans
These pecans have been cracked and then run through our sheller. This additional step removes most of the loose pecan shells. This makes it easier to pick out kernels and saves weight on shipping costs. A 3 LB bag of cracked and blown pecans yields about the same amount of kernels as a 5 lb bag of cracked pecans.
4 lb. Package of Pecan Kernels
These pecans are great because all the work has been done for you! They are all ready for baking or snacking, whichever you prefer. How convenient, right!? We know you are going to love them. Head on over to our online store to get your order in today!
1 lb. Package of Pecan Kernels
These pecans are great because all the work has been done for you! They are all ready for baking or snacking, whichever you prefer. How convenient, right!? We know you are going to love them. Head on over to our online store to get your order in today!
1 lb. Package of Black Walnut Pieces
These pecans are great for baking as they are already in small pieces. No chopping is necessary. Convenient right!? They are also delicious and will be the perfect addition to some of your recipes. Head on over to our online store to get your order in today!
5 oz. Package of Old Fashioned Candied Pecans
These are pecans that have been baked with a cinnamon sugar candy coating. They are absolutely delicious! Head on over to our online store to get your order in today!
Seasonal Produce
Seasonal garden produce (more than 40 varieties of vegetables) is available from June to November at our roadside stand on Highway 24. Fall ornamental produce sales begin around the first of September.
FAQs
How many pecans are in a pound of kernels or in a 5 lb. bag of cracked pecans?
A 5 lb. bag of cracked pecans yields about 2 to 2-1/4 lbs. of kernels. That equals about 9 to 10 cups or more of pecan kernels* after they are picked out. A 1 lb. package of kernels yields about 4-1/2 to 5 cups of kernels* for baking.
*NOTE: A dry measure is not as accurate as measuring by weight, which is how the Missouri Department of Agriculture requires that our pecans be labeled. For baking purposes, depending on whether you are measuring them as whole kernels or chopped pieces, the amount will vary slightly and these estimates are designed to help calculate your needs.
When will the 'new crop' pecans be ready?
New crop pecans are usually ready by the third week of October. Harvest date can vary about one week either way. There is at least a one-week lag time from when the pecans are harvested to when they are processed and ready to sell.
Since 'new crop' pecans are best, how can I be assured of receiving a quality product year-round?
New crop pecans are the best, but pecans can be kept fresh if stored whole. We crack our pecans only as needed. To ensure quality we store are pecans whole at 0°F.
How did the pecan trees get here in the first place?
Since some of the pecan trees are very old some of this is speculation. It is believed that Native Americans carried pecans this far north through trade on the Missouri River. Once a tree is established, the pecans are easily spread by wildlife and water. This is the most likely reason they are so bountiful in this area as we are near the confluence of three major rivers (Missouri, Grand and Chariton rivers.)
How should I store my pecans?
Pecans can keep in the freezer up to 2 years. We do not recommend storing in the fridge, as the moisture content is too high and they tend to absorb other flavors. The freezer is best if not being used right away. Shelled pecans can keep at room temperature for 3-4 months.
What makes our pecans different?
Pecans grown in northern climes have higher oil content and thus are more flavorful than the southern pecans. Our pecans are processed in small batches to ensure freshness and we never use heat in the cleaning process. Although it is a common practice for commercial processors to pasteurize whole pecans, heat breaks down the oils in the nut, sacrificing flavor. We use a chlorine solution to wash dust and dirt off the pecan shells before cracking. This is why our pecan kernels appear as a much lighter golden color compared to the darker brown or red colored kernels you typically find on a grocery store shelf.