Smoked Acorn Squash With Brown Sugar And Butter Food

AIR FRYER ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Toss the squash, olive oil, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until evenly combined. Transfer to the air-fryer basket and air-fry, flipping the squash halfway through, until tender, golden brown and crisp at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter smells nutty and the milk solids turn golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Immediately remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the sage, pecans and a pinch of salt.
• Place the squash on a serving platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan to warm and melt slightly. Spoon the brown butter mixture over the top.

SMOKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR AND BUTTER

Steps:

• Fill the water bowl of your smoker 1/2 way. Place wood chips in the side tray. Preheat the smoker to between 275°F with the top vent open for approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
• With a large sharp chef's knife, carefully cut each squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the seeds and fibrous strands.
• Brush or rub the inside of each squash half with the oil to coat the flesh, 1/2 teaspoon each half.
• Place the squash on a rack of the smoker, flesh side up. Smoke for 1-1/2 hours. Replenish the water and wood chips as needed, approximately at 45 minutes.
• At 1 hour and 15 minutes, prepare the sweet filling. In a small saucepot over medium heat, melt the butter, sugar, and cinnamon together. Once melted, stir in the maple syrup.
• At 1 hour and 30 minutes, spoon the butter mixture into the squash halves. Continue to smoke for another 30 minutes or until the flesh is soft when pierced with a sharp paring knife or fork. The flesh will likely be browned.
• Serve the squash with either a spoon or a fork. If feeling adventurous, add a few dried cranberries or raisins or some pecans to each squash half.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Slice acorn squash into halves, removing insides and seeds. Spread butter on the inside and sprinkle brown sugar over the butter. Transfer to a baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove, slice into thirds, and serve.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Generously butter a rimmed baking sheet.
• Halve squash crosswise. Scoop out seeds; discard. Slice a small piece off bottom of each squash half just enough to level.
• Set squash halves, scooped sides down, on prepared sheet. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn squash; prick insides all over with a fork. Divide 2 tablespoons butter and sugar among halves; season with salt and pepper. Continue to bake until flesh is easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Turn acorn squash upside down onto a cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until it begins to soften, approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
• Remove squash from the oven and turn onto a plate so that the flesh is facing upwards. Place butter and brown sugar into the squash, and place remaining squash over the other piece. Place squash in a baking dish (so the squash won't slide around too much) while baking.
• Place squash in the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven and bake another 30 minutes.