Step by step directions How to Cook Acorn Squash in the Slow Cooker. It is super easy and it comes out soft and delicious every time!
Do you want to know the absolute easiest way to cook an acorn squash? Yes? You will be so happy to know How to Cook Acorn Squash in the Slow Cooker (affiliate link).
This method is totally hands off. You do not need to watch it, check on it or bother with it until hours later when it is finished cooking. Just put the acorn squash in the slow cooker (affiliate link) and come back later to it finished and perfectly done.
Acorn squash is a great thing to grow in the garden. It usually produces well and is easy to keep for months by simply storing it in a dry, cool place.
It is also easy to cook and freezes well. I love to have small containers of this all cooked up and ready to thaw and serve as a side dish through the winter. It can be frozen with or without the butter; however you like it.
See Also
How to Make Easy to Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
How to Cook Bacon in the Microwave
How to Make Chicken Broth and Have Cooked Chicken for the Freezer
How to Cook Sweet Potatoes in the Slow Cooker
Tools needed
Non stick spray—may be optional but I always give my slow cooker a spray for easy cleanup
Slow Cooker
Sharp Knife—to cut open the squash
Spoon—to scoop out the seeds
Fork—to test for doneness
Acorn Squash
½ cup water
Directions
(Full printable directions are just below.)
1. Spray your slow cooker with non stick spray.
2. Cut off the squash in half.
3. Scoop out the seeds.
4. Put halves in the slow cooker, open sides up.
5. Add ½ water to slow cooker.
6. Cook on high for about 3 hours or low 5-6 hours.
7. Test by poking with a fork. When it goes in easily, it is done.
8. Scoop out the orange flesh with a spoon.
9. Add butter, salt (affiliate link) and pepper (affiliate link) if desired and serve.
It will freeze well.
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How to Cook Acorn Squash in the Slow Cooker
Step by step directions How to Cook Acorn Squash in the Slow Cooker. It is super easy and it comes out soft and delicious every time!
Materials
Tools
- Non stick spray—may be optional but I always give my slow cooker a spray for easy cleanup
- Slow Cooker
- Sharp Knife—to cut open the squash
- Spoon—to scoop out the seeds
- Fork—to test for doneness
- Acorn Squash
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
1. Spray your slow cooker with non stick spray.
2. Cut off the squash in half.
3. Scoop out the seeds.
4. Put halves in the slow cooker, open sides up.
5. Add 1/2 cup water to slow cooker.
6. Cook on high for about 3 hours or low 5-6 hours.
7. Test by poking with a fork. When it goes in easily, it is done.
8 Scoop out the orange flesh with a spoon.
9. Add butter, salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Notes
It will freeze well.
Cindy
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