Remove the Knife, Use the Ground to Hack the Monster Squash
By “using the ground” we mean dropping it to the ground. Seriously: Cook’s Illustrated pointed out that unless you want pretty, perfect slices, the best option for this thick-skinned pumpkin monster you plan on cooking is a thick plastic bag and a trip outside. Wrap it up, drop it and you’re done.
We’re not going to tell you tothrow it to the ground , but well, it will absolutely save you time, energy, and injury if you’re more used to hammering or hammering on a thick-edged melon. with a cleaver, hammer or kitchen knife. They note:
Breaking a massive, rock-hard pumpkin with a knife can seem downright dangerous. We prefer to use two alternative tools: gravity and asphalt. Place the pumpkin in a large, clean plastic bag and toss from chest height onto a hard surface. Remove the pieces from the bag, scrape off the pulp and seeds and cook as desired.
Simple and easy, and worth considering if you don’t want the resulting pumpkin slices to be particularly beautiful.
How to handle a monster squash “wiki useful Illustrated chef