Comments on: How to Peel a Butternut Squash

By: Mary Leuzinger

Mary Leuzinger — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:41:17 +0000

Thanks! Like other Americans, I rarely cooked with winter squash or pumpkin. However, after spending 3 months in Tasmania, I realized that Australians love their curcubits & decided to investigate! I bought a local cookbook and became enamoured with all kinds of pumpkin/squash soup.

Then, in returning to the USA, I was disappointed that big groceries only carried butternut and acorn squash, so I started my hunt for other varieties. While searching I found your very helpful article on peeling. Another helpful idea for many recipes is to peel and chunk pumpkin, then microwave for about 5 minutes to create a mash that can be used in many recipes (and stored).

I’ll be checking your blog from now on.

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:05:41 +0000

@mom23, Oh, wow. That sounds delicious. I've grated squash before to use in cakes but never for pancakes. And what a very healthy alternative! Thanks for sharing that.

By: mom23

mom23 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:18:56 +0000

We eat squash a lot… my kids love it, especially my youngest. We use a lot of delicata, spaghetti, sweet dumpling, acorn and butternut.
Once you peel the butternut, try shredding it in a food processor, then tossing by handfuls onto a hot cast iron griddle or frying pan with some duck fat or other safe fat. Mash it down a little, let it cook for about 8-10 minutes until it starts to caramelize, then flip it and cook the other side. Viola! Instant butternut squash pancakes, sweet, crunchy…we eat as is, or toss some spinach, peppers and goat cheese on to make mini pizzas etc. They ware wonderful!

By: Gluten Free For Good

Gluten Free For Good — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:56:27 +0000

[...] Check with Amy at SS & GF for detailed instructions on how to peel and chop butternut [...]

By: Sandy Gillett

Sandy Gillett — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:33:09 +0000

@Sandy Gillett, I made a delicious Butternut Squash soup this afternoon and your “how-to” worked perfectly. It was so much fun to do something I’d never done before (I’m embarrassed to admit). Thank you Amy! Blessings!