Things You'll Need:
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Rubber mallet
- Spoon
- Baking pan
- Boiling water
- Basting brush
- Melted butter
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Step 1
Wash then cut the acorn squash lengthwise in half, from stem to end, using a strong chef's knife on a cutting board. Assist the knife through the squash's tough exterior with a rubber mallet if necessary.
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Step 2
Scoop the seeds and stringy pulp out of the squash's center using a spoon and discard.
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Step 3
Score the inside of each half several times with the chef's knife.
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Step 4
Cover the bottom of a baking pan large enough to accommodate the squash with an inch of boiling water. Place both halves cut side down onto the pan for 5 minutes.
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Step 5
Flip the halves so that they're cut side up. Brush one tablespoon of melted butter onto the cut side.
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Step 6
Fill the center cavities with a desired filling such as sausage, beans, rice, vegetables, fruits, nuts or a combination.
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Step 7
Bake in a 350 degree F, preheated oven until the squash is tender and the top is slightly browned, approximately one hour. Let cool before serving.
