Butternut Squash

Kerryite

Yet again I made a stew with butternut squash in it and found that it took ages to soften (around 40 mins simmering in a Le Creuset casserole on a gas hob). Does anybody have any hints or tips? Would you recommend softening slightly in the microwave first?

Thanks!

blondeonblonde

Kerryite wrote: »

Yet again I made a stew with butternut squash in it and found that it took ages to soften (around 40 mins simmering in a Le Creuset casserole on a gas hob). Does anybody have any hints or tips? Would you recommend softening slightly in the microwave first?

Thanks!

Maybe cutting it up smaller? It does take a little time though. Or else you could fry it up a little longer with your onions or meat before you add liquid.

Graces7

blondeonblonde wrote: »

Maybe cutting it up smaller? It does take a little time though. Or else you could fry it up a little longer with your onions or meat before you add liquid.

I always cooked them whole in the slowcooker, with no water

See

https://www.myfussyeater.com/cook-whole-butternut-squash-slow-cooker/

As the author says, peeling etc is hard...

igCorcaigh

I've given up on peeling them. Eat them skin and all.

Roast them in the oven for a bit first OP.
Nicer flavour anyway.