Mothers Stewed Squash Food

STEWED YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut bacon into 1/4-inch thick strips (lardons). Slice squash and set aside.
• Cook bacon lardons in a saucepan over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add squash, onion, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bacon and bacon grease. Add enough water to cover and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Much of the water will evaporate; add more if needed.

STEWED SUMMER SQUASH AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Slice squash as thinly as possible- I use a mandoline to do this quickly.
• Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add squash and onions and season then cover with water.
• Cook, stirring occasionally until water evaporates.
• Can be eaten at this point, but I like to cook it until it is almost brown, you just have to stir very frequently because it will stick pretty bad. Cooking it a long time will caramelize the vegetables and it becomes a sweet side dish. Warning- it isn't pretty, but it is tasty!
• Make this into a main dish by adding chunks of ham during cooking. Also delicious!

STEWED YELLOW & ZUCCHINI SQUASH

Steps:

• Fill a large pot 1/4 of the way with water.
• Put all ingredients in, and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Cover and reduce heat to low.
• Cook for 20-30 minute.
• Use more or less water, depending on how much juice you want.

STEAMED SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine sliced squash & chopped onion in a wire steamer basket, place over gently boiling water. Cover, & let steam.
• 10-12 minutes, until squash is fork-tender. Remove squash and onion to a large serving dish.
• Immediately stir in margarine, pepper, and sugar. Serve hot.