Tightwad gazette question please help settle between me and dh

[CerridwenLorelei]

The pumpkin part

I read it as cutting the entire pumpkin not just using the insides and boiling it to get the pumpkin puree. He thinks she means just using the inside because "eww the rind would be icky"

so it is the entire pumpkin or just the innards?
I have three medium ones that I can do before they are totally rotten...
sometime this week ....

TIA

[Godiva]

I didn't see the article you're refering to, but I'd think the same as your dh. The rind would definatly be to tough for a pumpkin puree. Although I could be wrong, hopefully someone else will have more of an answer.

[Brinda]

I was always told to cut up the pumpkin in pieces and boil. Then, the outer peel would easily peel off, then mash. You don't use the insides as in the stringy stuff.

[CerridwenLorelei]

thank you

both!!

[Daphnes_mama]

Originally Posted by Brinda

I was always told to cut up the pumpkin in pieces and boil. Then, the outer peel would easily peel off, then mash. You don't use the insides as in the stringy stuff.

This is what I do everytime I cook a pumpkin down. I actually place the cut up pieces of pumpkin in a large casserole dish, add a little water, cover, and bake for a half hour. After it has cooled, I peel off the rind and then puree.

[adoptinmama]

If you use a microwave it is really easy.

I cut my pumpkin in half (or more pieces if it is really bigger), set it on a plate and put it in the microwave to cook for 20 min. or more. Once it is done, the inside will be cooked and soft.

Then, let it cool all the way down. The outer rind will come off sooooo easily. Then, you can put it in your food processer to finish it up...this purees it nicely. I freeze in bags in the portions I want to use it.

If your pumpkin is too watery, let it drain after cooking and taking the rind off in a strainer. Some people let it sit and pour off any juice after processing, too.

[EmsMom]

I usually steam up pieces of larger squash and then the skin peels off very easily. It is too tough to eat and doesn't taste too great either. The stringy stuff inside does not get eaten either, although you can get all the seeds out and roast them.