{"id":2049084,"date":"2024-09-24T14:33:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T19:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2049084"},"modified":"2024-09-26T12:00:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T17:00:10","slug":"how-to-cut-butternut-squash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-cut-butternut-squash\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cut Butternut Squash"},"content":{"rendered":"There's something about cooking with butternut squash that brings on such a cozy feeling. Whether it's a bowl of hot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/easy-butternut-squash-soup\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">butternut squash soup<\/a> or a cheesy helping of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/golden-butternut-squash-lasagna\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">butternut squash lasagna<\/a>, we're here for all the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/butternut-squash-recipes\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">butternut squash recipes<\/a>.\r\n\r\nWhat we're <em>not<\/em> here for? The dangerous task of trying to cut this notoriously thick-skinned vegetable. Enter Instagram user <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sidneyraz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@SidneyRaz<\/a>, a creator known for testing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-kitchen-hacks\/\">life hacks<\/a>. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cm97uKEoMaO\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">viral Instagram reel<\/a> shows how to cut butternut squash using a super simple method: rolling the squash back and forth to slice right through it.\r\n<h2>How to Cut Butternut Squash<\/h2>\r\n\"Here's something I didn't know until I was in my 30s,\" @SidneyRaz says. \"Rocking a thick vegetable back and forth makes it easier to cut.\" The viral reel shows him placing his knife on the butternut squash and rocking it gently back and forth. His knife easily slices through while his fingers maintain a safe distance from the sharp knife. Genius!\r\n\r\nHere's how the squash hack works.\r\n<h3>Step 1: Set the squash on a sturdy surface<\/h3>\r\nSet the butternut squash lengthwise on a sturdy surface, like a wooden cutting board. Grasp the bulb end of the squash with your non-dominant hand.\r\n<h3>Step 2: Set the blade on the squash<\/h3>\r\nWith a sharp knife in your dominant hand, set the blade about one inch from the stem end of the squash.\r\n<h3>Step 3: Roll the squash<\/h3>\r\nGently roll the squash back and forth with your non-dominant hand while applying steady downward pressure on the knife. The knife should easily slide through the tough skin.\r\n<h3>Step 4: Peel and continue to cut the squash<\/h3>\r\nPlace the squash on the flat, just-cut end and use a vegetable peeler to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-peel-butternut-squash\/\">peel the skin off the squash<\/a>. Then, continue slicing or cutting the squash into the desired shapes.\r\n<h2>Does this work with other types of squash?<\/h2>\r\nAbsolutely! This hack will work with any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/winter-squash-101-acorn-beyond\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">type of winter squash<\/a>, like acorn squash, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-spaghetti-squash\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spaghetti squash<\/a>, buttercup squash, delicata squash or sugar pumpkins.\r\n<h2>What's the best knife to use for cutting butternut squash?<\/h2>\r\nThe best knife for cutting butternut squash is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-chefs-knife\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chef's knife<\/a>. (A chef's knife is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-kitchen-knives\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">four knives every kitchen should have<\/a>.) You'll want to use one that's at least 8\" long. The sharper the knife, the better. 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