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How to Store Pink Banana Squash
Pink banana squash is an heirloom variety of a large, pink-skinned winter squash. These squash are a type of banana squash, which all have the same storage and handling requirements. To improve the flavor and shelf-life of pink banana squash, cure it before storing it. The University of Illinois Extension office notes that this two-step process improves all types of winter squash, except those with thin skins or smaller sizes. Add this to my Recipe Box.
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Instructions
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Place whole pink banana squash in an area with an ambient temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 20 days. This step cures the squash.
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Transfer the whole squash to a cool, dry place with a temperature between 50 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Keep the pink banana squash in this cool place for up to three months before using.
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Refrigerate any cut sections of pink banana squash, tightly wrapped in plastic, for up to one week.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not freeze whole or cut banana squash.
Keep whole pink banana squash out of the refrigerator.
