love to hear final results. in that link is another interesting technique i may try. slice the fruit in half, remove pulp, then dry the outer skin. crunchy like a potato chip. sounds neat!
prickly pear seeds can be used as a cooked grain or dried or roasted and ground for flour.
uses: early shoots are a traditional wild spring vegetable.
harvesting tips: toxic without proper cooking.
this is our one poke plant that appeared on the north side of our house. we have found no others. in wet seasons it can look quite lovely but we're in a drought and it is sad. i haven't eaten it and have no intention of doing 