Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Crockpot Squash


Each season presents its own delicious foods. Autumn is no exception. I'm sure you've been enjoying squash, new potatoes, kale, and other delicious vegetables. I know I have! Today I tried a new method of cooking squash, and it was so easy and so delicious that I just have to share with you. This is the easiest way to prepare squash ever! I tried this with butternut squash, but it works just as well with acorn squash, spaghetti squash, and more.
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1. Wash the squash very well. Leave on the skin, but break off the stem if you need space in your crockpot.
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2. Place whole, cleaned squash in crockpot.  Do not add water. Do not poke with fork or knife.
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3. Place lid on crockpot. If the lid does not fit, fashion one out of foil to use instead.
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4. Place temperature setting on "high".
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5. Go do something fun! Or laundry or housework, if you must. 
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6. After 4 - 6 hours, check squash for doneness.  Should be tender and easy to slip a knife into.
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7. Remove from crockpot and place on cutting board or platter. Slice in half lengthwise. Remove seeds. Spoon squash out of skin and place in bowl. Or cut into serving-size pieces.

8. Serve and enjoy! SO delicious!
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If you have a squash with a very tough skin, you may want to add 1/4 cup water to the crockpot. For most squash, additional water is not necessary, as there is enough moisture in the squash.

9 comments:

  1. Hey, La Tea Dah. Never tried doing squash in the crock pot but will give it a shot. Thanks. Susan

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  2. What a great idea! I'm going to have to try it!

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  3. How timely! I am definitely trying this one perhaps this weekend before Thanksgiving so I can see if it'll work for Thanksgiving. So little space in the oven and on the stovetop. Thanks!

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  4. How interesting! I'm surprised it doesn't need a little water! Thanks for sharing. Will certainly have to give it a try.
    Nancy

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  5. Yeah, what a time saving way to cook one of my favorite veggies.

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  6. Will have to try this as I love love love squash.
    Thanks,
    Linda

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  7. I have a butternut squash just waiting to be cooked.

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  8. Thank you for sharing this - I can't wait to try this out.
    ~Adrienne~

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  9. Wonderful idea! I'm wondering if this would work for large whole yams or sweet potatoes? What do you think?

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