Nut & Seed
Hickory Nut
About This Entry
Hickory nuts are a wild American forest nut with a strong, sweet flavor related to pecan but more intense, traditionally used in Appalachian baking — that richness pairs with Chardonnay.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- apple
- pecan
At a Glance
Group
Tree Nuts
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Carya ovata
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Hickory Nut
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Tree Nuts
- Scientific name
- Carya ovata
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent