Comments on: Tip: An easier way to peel butternut squash

By: Missy is a Madam « londonlovebirdy

Missy is a Madam « londonlovebirdy — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:31:20 +0000

[...] squash to make soup. My sister has warned me it was a bugger to peel and deseed, but I found a great tip online, for doing so easily. Just pierce a few holes in the squash, put it in the microwave for 3 [...]

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:07:49 +0000

Woooot! it worked brilliantly! I used a little sharp paring knife to peel it. I’ll be passing on the tip.
Thanks :)

By: Janet Majure

Janet Majure — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:45:49 +0000

Jeannette–Glad to be of help! I don’t know a good way to peel acorn squash; haven’t tried this one. With acorns, I always cook in the peel and scoop out the flesh.

Jamie–That’s amazing. You must have one heck of a cheese grater! Good for you. :)

By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:43:42 +0000

I just use a cheese grater to peel squash. It’s easy and doesn’t take too much time, and requires little muscle work.

By: jeannette

jeannette — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:13:15 +0000

Thanks for the great tip. I will be sure to use…. love all my squashes..i hope to try this tip on the acorn sqyash as well or do you have a different tip to share on how to peel that one also?

By: I’m back at Foodperson, come on in | foodperson.com

I’m back at Foodperson, come on in | foodperson.com — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:53:42 +0000

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By: Sage and Butternut Squash Pasta | The Easy Vegetarian

Sage and Butternut Squash Pasta | The Easy Vegetarian — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:16:28 +0000

[...] Add squash (how to properly de-seed and peel here) , 3/4 cup water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer,stirring occasionally, until squash softens, 5 [...]

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:32:01 +0000

After reading about the microwave suggestion for peeling a butternut, I tried it a couple days ago. I pricked a 3lb squash several times, then m-waved it for a total of 6 minutes in 2 min increments. Probably could have gotten away with a straight 4, maybe 5 minutes, as it started to get a little soft in a couple of spots on the ends. I cut it horizontally so it was easier to hold the neck and the bulb in my hand for peeling. It worked like a charm. We’ll be eating a lot more butternut squash now!

By: Janet Majure

Janet Majure — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:59:05 +0000

Good news, Don! Thanks for letting me know. :)

By: Don Gurney

Don Gurney — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:46:03 +0000

You saved the day! I wanted to try butternut squash (after tasting it at a friend’s house), but I had no idea how to peel it. My wife and I are in our 70′s but I do all the cooking because she works part time and also operates a painting studio. Thanks!