Can you eat the skin of Hubbard squash?
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Turban, Red Kuri, and Hubbard are examples of maxima squash. So in conclusion, you can feel pretty safe with eating delicata and acorn skins, but should proceed with caution with other varieties — especially as we get further away from harvest time.
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Directions. Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add squash. Cover and steam until very tender, about 15 minutes..
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Just cube the squash and place them on a Silpat {or parchment paper} lined cookie sheet in a single layer. Allow them to freeze completely and then transfer them to a freezer safe bag or container. You could also cook and puree it, then freeze the puree in a freezer safe bag, container, or even ice cube tray.
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Hubbard Squash Harvest The rock hard exterior will not be an indicator of the fruits readiness nor will its green color. In fact, the best way to tell if the squash is ripe is to wait until the vines begin to die.
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More good news: It does fine whether frozen raw or cooked. And the fact that yours has been cut into small chunks is no problem. You can freeze raw butternut squash pieces in the same way you would freeze berries: Place them on a baking sheet, spaced out so they don't touch each other, and freeze until very firm.
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Scoop out the strings and seeds at the core, and slice off the hard stem nubs at either end. Slice off any blemishes, and then cut the rest of the squash into desired chunks. If you are not eating the skin, simply scoop out the soft orange center. Top with butter, salt, and a crack of fresh pepper, and serve hot..
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