Pumpkin seeds don't roast evenly — the insides tend to get done faster than the shells, and they can burn in the middle before the shells are nice and toasty. To solve this problem, simmer them first in salty water for about 10 minutes.

Some larger seeds may be too tough to eat, although generally all seeds are suitable for consumption, so make a judgement call based on the seeds you’re faced with. Seeds straight from the pumpkin are usually white and they look different to the dark gr

If you carve pumpkins but don’t want to roast the seeds right away, rinse them to remove the pulp and refrigerate in an airtight container. Roast within 2 to 3 days. You can also freeze raw pumpkin seeds—just wash them to remove the pulp, then allow t