THE OVEN METHOD:

1. Place an oven shelf in the center position and Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. Pour pine nuts onto a rimmed baking sheet and cook them for 8-12 minutes, tossing and checking for doneness after four minutes and every 2 minutes thereafter, until they are as golden brown as you want them to be.
3. Remove them from the oven and transfer them to a bowl or they will continue to brown from the heat of the baking sheet. When cool, store them in an airtight container until you're ready to use them. (see notes below on how to store pine nuts).

THE SKILLET METHOD:

1. Preheat a large heavy dry skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium heat for 1 minute.
2. Pour the pine nuts into the dry skillet (don't add oil or butter) and toast them, stirring often, with a wooden spoon. After a minute and a half or two, they will look oily and start to get some browned spots. At this point turn the heat down to medium low and keep a very close eye on them, stirring them constantly.
3. As soon as all the nuts in the pan have some deep golden brown spots, turn off the heat and transfer them to a plate, so they don't continue to cook from the heat of the skillet. When cool, transfer them to an airtight container and store them until you're ready to use them. (see notes below on how to store pine nuts).