How to Cook a Pumpkin

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Wash the skin.. Cut out the stem.. Cut the pumpkin in half.

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1

Wash the skin.

Step 1

Wash the skin.

2

Cut out the stem.

Step 2

Cut out the stem.

3

Cut the pumpkin in half.

Step 3

Cut the pumpkin in half.

4

Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp.

Step 4

Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp.

5

Toast the seeds (optional).

Step 5

Toast the seeds (optional).

6

Roast the pumpkin in the oven for 1 hour.

Step 6

Roast the pumpkin in the oven for 1 hour.

7

Slow cook it on high for 4 hours.

Step 7

Slow cook it on high for 4 hours.

8

Microwave it for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 8

Microwave it for 15 to 20 minutes.

9

Steam it for 8 to 12 minutes.

Step 9

Steam it for 8 to 12 minutes.

10

Allow the pumpkin to cool for up to an hour.

Step 10

Allow the pumpkin to cool for up to an hour.

11

Peel off the skin

Step 11

Peel off the skin

12

Cut the flesh into cubes.

Step 12

Cut the flesh into cubes.

13

Pulse the pumpkin in a blender.

Step 13

Pulse the pumpkin in a blender.

14

Drain the puree in a colander overnight.

Step 14

Drain the puree in a colander overnight.

15

Add it to soups or stews.

Step 15

Add it to soups or stews.

16

Use it for pie filling.

Step 16

Use it for pie filling.

17

Stir it into oatmeal.

Step 17

Stir it into oatmeal.

18

Make pumpkin baked goods.

Step 18

Make pumpkin baked goods.

19

Store excess in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Step 19

Store excess in the refrigerator for up to a week.

20

Freeze it

Step 20

Freeze it

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