Boil sunflower seeds in salt water : place sunflower seeds ,salt and water into a medium saucepan then bring to a boil.Reduce to a simmer and simmer for 15 to 20minutes .2Spread seeds on a sheet pan on roast . read more
Place the sunflower seeds and salt in a large glass or stainless steel bowl along with 8 cups of water. Leave them on the counter to soak for 2 hours. Loosely cover with a clean cloth, this allows the contents of the bowl to breathe. After they are done soaking, drain and rinse them in a colander. read more
Pour the seeds out onto a flat surface like a platter, tray or baking sheet. Remove any larger plant materials from among the seeds by hand. Pour the seeds into a second paper bag and repeat the shaking of the bag from the previous step. Empty the bag into a medium mesh strainer. read more