How to Clean a Pumpkin

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Inspect the pumpkin for any rotten parts.. Scrub the outside of the pumpkin with a vegetable brush.. Rinse the pumpkin under water to remove any dirt.

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1

Inspect the pumpkin for any rotten parts.

Step 1

Inspect the pumpkin for any rotten parts.

2

Scrub the outside of the pumpkin with a vegetable brush.

Step 2

Scrub the outside of the pumpkin with a vegetable brush.

3

Rinse the pumpkin under water to remove any dirt.

Step 3

Rinse the pumpkin under water to remove any dirt.

4

Cut the pumpkin in half.

Step 4

Cut the pumpkin in half.

5

Remove the seeds.

Step 5

Remove the seeds.

6

Inspect and rinse your pumpkin.

Step 6

Inspect and rinse your pumpkin.

7

Let your pumpkin reach room temperature.

Step 7

Let your pumpkin reach room temperature.

8

Carve a hole out of the pumpkin.

Step 8

Carve a hole out of the pumpkin.

9

Dig the seeds out with a spoon or your hands.

Step 9

Dig the seeds out with a spoon or your hands.

10

Smooth the inside wall.

Step 10

Smooth the inside wall.

11

Put the bottom back in place and cut out a hole in the top.

Step 11

Put the bottom back in place and cut out a hole in the top.

12

Make sure your work area is safe.

Step 12

Make sure your work area is safe.

13

Cut into the pumpkin slowly.

Step 13

Cut into the pumpkin slowly.

14

Address injuries quickly.

Step 14

Address injuries quickly.

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