Cutting Butternut Squash

Thanks!

ALSO, after that i cut a slice out of the squash for a flat end (you could cut it in half too i suppose, if you really need it to be easier, it'll just take longer) then cut slivers and dice those. the bottom half is a pain to dice though, needing more technique. so i wouldn't worry about that so much and just do what works for you. i peel the bottom half the same way as the top, by the way. using the entire length of the knife for each slice. good luck

when i cut i put my weight into my wrist and push forward at the same time. you can get a lot of force and a good amount of control that way, makes cutting things like these much easier. also after i cut it in half (the same way you did), i peel it with a french knife. you can see a line of lighter colored flesh leading to the rind, try to cut all the way down the squash in one motion, not just sawing away, it's easier when you get used to it. learned this stuff working at a country club ;P

great video, this will be first time with butternut squash for me, so I need the pointers. thanks

Very helpful. I'm about to tackle my first butternut squash for a soup recipe I found. You may have saved me a trip to the ER. :)

great. i love it

You saved my 'friends thanksgiving' butternut squash with sage recipe! I'm going to whole foods to buy a couple squash now... I would have totally ruined them!!!!! Thank you very much.

thank you so much! This is exactly what I was looking for today, and now I know how to purchase a butternut squash and feel very confident in cutting it up for the recipe I have. Excellent video!

Great! Useful, great style.

Darling video. Great work! :)