Here’s what the experts say about what to look for when buying butternut squash.
Can you blame me?
How can I avoid that dreaded pale, tasteless interior?
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Similar towatermelon, it’s impossible to know what the inside looks like without cutting through the skin.
Here’s what I found out from the experts about picking the best butternut squash.
Light to dark green spots on the skin tells you it’s definitely not ready to be eaten.
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If the skin is very palemore creamy white than tanit’s not ripe.
Look for a rich tan, darker amber, or orange color.
It should also be matte, not glossy.
Did you accidentally end up with unripe butternut squash?
Store it whole (don’t peel it!)
in a cool, dry place for up to two months.
When stored between 50F and 60F, butternut squash can keep for longerup to four months.
The gas causes the butternut squash to ripen faster and potentially rot.
Just remember that whole vegetables will last longer in your pantry than chopped up and stored in your fridge.
