8/13/2023 0 Comments Grilled buttercup squash![]() I fired up my Z Grills pellet grill and set it to 250F using hickory pellets. My goal for this recipe was to have something that I could cook alongside our Award Winning Baby Back Ribs which meant that I need to smoke the squash at 250F. If you don’t feel like making up a batch of our rib rub then you can just go with salt and pepper or use this simplified rub: The seasoning is pretty flexible as you just want a little color, sweetness and salt. Once the squash was scored it was brushed with olive oil and seasoned with our Award Winning Rib Rub. I scored a simple grid pattern into the squash but you could do a fancier diamond score if you wanted. You will have more control using the smaller knife than if you use the Chef’s knife. Use a smaller paring knife to score the flesh of the squash. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds from each half of the squash. It took a little bit of effort to slice this thing in half lengthwise so be careful and watch your fingers! I was working with a two pound butternut squash and the skin and flesh were pretty hard. Strat by using a large Chef’s knife to split the squash open into two equal halves. I found that I needed two knives to get this job done a standard 8 inch Chef’s knife and a smaller paring knife. Let me show you how I smoked this squash and share some tips that you can use if you want to modify this recipe! Prepare the Butternut Squash for the Smoker If you are going to fire up your smoker then you might as well make sure that it is full, right? It might be worth while throwing these squash on your smoker anytime you have it fired up for ribs or a brisket just to take advantage of the space in your cooker. This recipe is easy to make and provides a ton of flavor and food. Today’s adventure involved this Smoked Butternut Squash recipe that is definitely something that we will be making again. I have been on a “Side Dish Kick” recently as I try to find great sides to compliment a traditional barbecue feast.
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