Tips to peel a pumpkin
So, we all know that certain fruits and veggies can be a real challenge when it comes to handling them in the kitchen. Shedding tears with onions, getting stained head to toe with beets...
And pumpkins are no exception: they've got this astringent quality, turning our hands orange, a tricky peeling and handling process, and their flesh is often tough.
Once we've tackled this laborious task, we're left with the job of removing the seeds and saving them for another time.
Just like you, we've faced these challenges in the kitchen and found the most optimal way to peel and cut it. Let us spill the tricks:
Clean and wash the pumpkin thoroughly on the outside.
Dry it with a cloth.
Cut off the top and bottom.
Poke the entire pumpkin with a fork.
Pop it in the microwave for 5 minutes (if it's small, like the peanut pumpkin, it might need less).
Let it cool, then magically peel away the skin with a peeler!
Cut it in half and remove the fibers and seeds (but don't throw them away, they can be useful).
Now, chop it into cubes or slices, depending on your recipe.
This will help you make peace with this nutritionally interesting vegetable. It's incredibly versatile and healthy, so remember to include it in mashed form, in soup, grilled, baked, and even as roasted pumpkin chips.
We hope these tips help you reintroduce it into your dishes this season, but if it still gives you a hard time... you can always order VFC, and we'll be happy to do it for you!