Wondering how to cut butternut squash? Here’s a step-by-step guide and video showing you how to peel and cut butternut squash.
Video: How to cut butternut squash
Wondering how to cut butternut squash but not sure what the best way is? Let’s face it: slicing butternut squash isn’t the prettiest thing in the world! But Alex and I have a method that results in perfectly diced butternut squash. We use this method all the time, like when we make our Butternut Squash Risotto or our Curried Butternut Squash Soup. Here’s our step-by-step guide to slicing butternut squash, including a video of me slicing butternut squash in our kitchen.
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How to cut butternut squash step by step
Step 1
Using a large chef’s knife, cut off the top of the butternut squash.
2nd step
Cut the neck of the butternut squash where the neck meets the base.
step 3
Use a vegetable peeler to peel the skin off the neck and bottom.
step 4
Halve the base and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
step 5
Cut a flat edge on the side of the neck that will serve as the base.
step 6
Cut the neck into roughly 1/4″ slices.
step 7
Cut the slices into strips, then turn the strips over and chop crosswise into cubes.
step 8
Cut off the end of the base and cut into roughly 1/4-inch slices. Then cut the slices crosswise into cubes.
And there you have it: how to cut butternut squash!
Let us know if you try our butternut squash slicing method and let us know how it goes in the comments below.
Best chef knives and cutting boards
Alex and I are often asked about the best cookware. And every time we reply: “A good, well-sharpened chef’s knife! A good knife can greatly improve your time in the kitchen and last for years (we’ve had our chef’s knives for over 10 years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, along with cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!
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Looking for butternut squash recipes?
Now that you know how to cut butternut squash, here are some of our favorite butternut squash recipes to try:
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Wondering how to cut butternut squash? Here’s a step-by-step guide and video showing you how to peel and cut butternut squash.
- Using a large chef’s knife, cut off the top of the butternut squash.
- Cut the neck of the butternut squash where the neck meets the base.
- Use a vegetable peeler to peel the skin off the neck and bottom.
- Halve the base and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
- Cut a flat edge on the side of the neck that will serve as the base.
- Cut the neck into roughly 1/4″ slices.
- Cut the slices into strips, then turn the strips over and chop crosswise into cubes.
- Cut off the end of the base and cut into roughly 1/4-inch slices. Then cut the slices crosswise into cubes.
- Category: knife skills
- Method: choppy
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