Squash/Pumpkin Taste Test | How to Pressure Can Squash

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2 жыл бұрын

As promised today I am taste testing some of the beautiful squash I grew this year. I'm also canning up some squash for winter and thought I'd show you how!
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@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, if you'd like to jump to the pressure canning tutorial click 7:50. Wishing you a wonderful day! ~Chelsea

@sherry2836 2 жыл бұрын

With your mad food growing skills, you are definitely a Team Veg person! Thank you for taste testing those squash. It makes me want to grow that peanut pumpkin even more. Love your abundant hair!

@deno.520 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea for a vlog! You could do this with your tomatoes, peppers, hot peppers, potato varieties...Now I'm on the hunt for a candy roaster squash!

@dwaynewladyka577 2 жыл бұрын

We used to wrap tomatoes from my dad's farm in Alberta in newspaper pieces. It worked out well. You got a nice harvest of tomatoes, squash and pumpkins. I've never heard of some of those varieties. Cheers! ✌️👋

@denisescull4227 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the taste test and tips!

@kimberlyflouhouse422 11 ай бұрын

We were introduced to the Candy Roaster last year and we decided to grow them ourselves this year. Crossing my fingers for a successful harvest.

@dianneb208 2 жыл бұрын

This was so informative. Thank you so much for doing the taste test. We have grown the peanut squash in the past. We grew Moranga Pumpkins from West Coast seeds this year - very productive but we haven't tried one yet. I will definitely be growing Candy Roaster next year! Thanks again.

@giselelavallee7259 4 ай бұрын

We use supermarket thin, stackable boxes, to ripen tomatoes, etc.... i;e. Strawberry boxes, raspberries, etc......

@bettyjorodgers8552 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@teakkabean5369 2 жыл бұрын

The candy roasters are our favorite !! Hands down. Both as plain squash side dish and as a soup. We add a sweet potato and some carrots to the soup. Yum! We are trying cushaws for the first time this year. And those are good too. In WA state

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

So good!!

@nannygeorginasmith3938 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, loved the colour and texture of the fruits. Thanks for sharing 👍😎🎃

@bumblebee7922 Жыл бұрын

LOVE your squash videos cause I LOVE squash! My favorite is the Buttercup, and butternut, but love mostly any of them. YUM!! When I lived in NJ we grew the blue Hubbard Squash. SO cool! Thanks for all of your awesome videos.... They are SO fun!

@tracybradshaw9867 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@JustinDOehlke Жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of winter squash also. I find they play well with pastas in menu planning.

@katrinassister9397 2 жыл бұрын

Love the team veggies shirt ❤ 😍

@danamama6766 2 жыл бұрын

I am drooling at the squash tasting :) Thank you great video. hugs

@nancylowell1035 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning from Montana! I loved this squash test--ironic because I was starting to cook my second half of a Lakota squash. It is a bright orange and very sweet!

@TheBonnieberry 2 жыл бұрын

I sucessfully grew two kuri squash ...lol...that's it two! One was so rotten and wet inside it fed our chickens .The other I picked a bit hesitant to cut ...hope we at least have one meal....smile.Sending my hugs your way today...bonnie hot/humid sticky Maritime day...we are heading to Cape Breton Grant's Mom is in nursing home in Baddeck. We will be staying in a lovely cabin at Broadwater Inn .

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds so lovely! I truly hope we can travel there one day.

@GtJrGrowsItAlaska 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving your review. I bought the candy roaster, haven't grown it yet. I appreciate your opinion. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

@kayspitzmueller7544 8 ай бұрын

Delicata is my fav!

@medwaymodelrailway7129 2 жыл бұрын

Love the video growing some in my garden now

@medwaymodelrailway7129 2 жыл бұрын

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@sherylh4780 2 жыл бұрын

Very good educational video. The taste test was a good idea. Love your videos.

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@markhudspeth8503 2 жыл бұрын

Never knew what those squash were called. Thank you looks great

@Whistlewalk 2 жыл бұрын

good video! Thx.

@Whistlewalk 2 жыл бұрын

From the Comox Valley BTW. Really enjoy your show, and golly! It's Cdn. And BC! I've made several trips up through your area. Its drop dead gorgeous around there.

@brendacarroll498 2 жыл бұрын

I will have to grow the Georgia candy roaster squash for sure now, as the peanut pumpkin is my favorite so far. 😊

@trenaoquinn753 2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@bettylongshore9594 2 жыл бұрын

I may have to try growing some Georgia Candy Roasters!!! We've never tried before!!!!! They really sound great!!!!!

@candacethompson2521 2 жыл бұрын

I really am glad for the comparisons...I will be growing the Georgia Candy Roaster... Does all Candy Roasters get that big to be mature ?? Just curious...I love the butternut squash and it's the usual stand by for me to grow. Thanks for info. Enjoy your day.. one more question about how many candy roasters grow per plant.. lol. It won't take many of them to be enough for 2 people....lol

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

2-5 up here but someone in Tennessee said 10! Yes, this is the size they seem to get when mature.

@danoneill2846 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Shirt !

@jaynemar1 2 жыл бұрын

Love your tee shirt. Looks like you!

@rho1360 2 жыл бұрын

I've only just found you and watched two videos, both brilliant. Great stuff 👍 (tip from that 1870's homestead) I'm watching from the Outback, QLD Australia 🦘

@JamieE76 2 жыл бұрын

That taste-test made me hungry for squash! :)

@sunnysideup57 9 ай бұрын

That was a great video! I never tried some of those but I want to try the Georgia Roaster one. I ❤butternut squash😊I usually use a pie pumpkin but there’s not a name on it.

@catracampolieto8989 Жыл бұрын

I bought some Long Island cheese pumpkin seeds to grow next year. The price of canned pumpkin is crazy. So I hope to grow and can my own.

@BonBon-cn1kb 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I've just put the candy roaster in my seed order cart. :) Also your funnel is so cool. I bet it never tips or gets wonky. I use a oven mit when putting on and taking off the weight. I can be a little bit of a cluts so the more "safty" things I do the better. :) Nice video.

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a starfrit funnel, and you’re right, it’s the best! I think it was around 20.00 with the tongs.

@AliciasInTheKitchen 2 жыл бұрын

I love the N. Georgia Candy Roaster! Sounds like it is a happy accident for you. I don't know how well they do up there, but I generally get at least 10 full size squash from each plant here in Tennessee. I went ahead and ordered some of the Gete Okosomin seeds for next spring, so thank you for bringing them to my attention!

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the heads up!!😁

@elisawall7558 2 жыл бұрын

Team Veggies!!! Love their channel. Just found yours today!! Watching both old and new! Looks like I have some catching up to do!

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to my channel!!! Serina is a friend of mine and is one of the most authentic people I know.

@camicri4263 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could taste those pamkins , ever since I left Romania, I never ate such a sweet great tasting one. Every time I bought one I ended up throwing it away. I need to buy from someone and try them before I plant any.

@TIERRAYLOMBRICES 2 жыл бұрын

I see you are team veggies. 😊😊😊

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

I’m conflicted. Lol

@stevefarms7494 Жыл бұрын

Try mixing a couple together for texture and flavor. ..

@mrs.creeksidemaples2866 2 жыл бұрын

Love my pressure canners but haven’t tried squash yet 🤞🏼

@phillippinter7518 10 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried any of the japanese type squashes? Like red kuri, any of the kabochas, black futsu ect. I think they are way better than butternut squash and any other squash I've ever had. Sweet and typically on the drier side. There are different kabochas that look similar so you may have to try a few to get a good idea.

@harrietmartens742 2 жыл бұрын

Great job on comparing the different squash, and demonstrating the pressure canner. Question - when putting the water into the pressure canner do you measure height of water before or after the jars are put in? I was going to get an all American canner, but they don’t work on induction stoves so I was able to get a presto canner which was designed for induction - haven’t used it yet but would like to try it as I have a lot of squash to process.

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Great question! 2 inches before the jars go in seems to work well.

@tannenbaumgirl3100 2 жыл бұрын

One squash you might wantvto try is the Red Kuri, also known as the Hokkaido Squash....it also keeps very well, meaty, used for baking but is also used in gourmet soups around the world. Bake squash then add the meat (no peels) to soup pan, add 1 lg Leak chopped finely, 1-1/2 to 2 liter Chicken Broth depending on size of Squash, 1 tsp Ground Ginger, 1 tsp Garlic, Salt and Pepper...boil for 10 minutes, process is food processor or use Stick to blend, add 1/2 tsp toasted Sesame Oil at the very end, and top with toasted Pepitos and little dips of Sour Cream. You can enrich it by adding some heavy cream at the very end as well for a more creamier texture (optional). Actually any kind of squash can be used, but Red Kuri is especially delicious with this recipe. Enjoy!

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds so good! Thank you for sharing the recipe!

@Mik-mk8us 2 жыл бұрын

I had 10 gallons of Squash seeds .I planted this weekend. I overseeded the fields . So not sure what I'll do with thousands at harvesting

@beeapprentice2725 Жыл бұрын

You will get a better yield if you space the plants appropriately, giving them enough space and don't overcrowd. When they are crowded, each plant doesn't get enough sun. They will put out long, long vines searching for light, and it will cause loss of productivity. This happened to me this year, I crowded plants and it didn't turn out as well. I had one particular plant that sent runners through all the other varieties and put squash down on all 4 edges of the field where it found the sun. Too much energy wasted putting out vines instead of making fruit.

@joyerdman5452 10 ай бұрын

What is the best steam canner?

@susantaylor8507 2 жыл бұрын

Could you make soup and pie with the peanut pumpkin

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@ldg2655 2 жыл бұрын

Smaller sweet potatoes are usually tastier and have a better texture. The big ones tend to be woody

@ginbing123 2 жыл бұрын

where to get Candy roaster seeds? I am in 3B Edmonton

@FearnotIamwithyou Жыл бұрын

Where would one find seeds for grandma bensmans squash? Can't seem to find it

@cynthiafisher9907 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve thought about canning squash, but Rachel from That 1870s Homestead did it and it ended up producing very little squash per jar for a recipe. It seems like it would use up too many jars for the amount of squash you would get. I know it’s not recommended to can it after it’s puréed. I just end up freezing mine, but canning would be nice.

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

I use it to add to other recipes, and a quart or two seems enough for most things I make. I don’t can a ton of it, but it’s handy to have a few jars.

@sherriekemper1828 2 жыл бұрын

Do you fully cook your squash before putting it in the canning jars? Thanks for an informative video, it really helps.

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Boil for 2 minutes just before jarring up.

@sherriekemper1828 2 жыл бұрын

@@LittleMountainRanch Thanks, I'm on it!

@sharontracy2151 2 жыл бұрын

Going to need to keep notes in your seed suggestions. Thanks

@lesleyhoban6559 Жыл бұрын

Pls where did u get the Cinderella and peanut and canyroaster seeds .. no luck in manitoba tu

@LittleMountainRanch Жыл бұрын

West Coast Seeds

@lmd2454 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel! I know this is probably going to seem like a weird comment but THANK YOU for editing out most of the chewing part of your taste test!! I am so adverse to the sound of chewing or any “smacky mouth noises” that it causes a visceral reaction. It will literally turn my stomach. I can’t watch any video where people are eating. Of course I don’t understand the point of taste tests on video since we can’t taste it for ourselves and are just relying on the opinion of the taster. Seems like the commentary would be enough for the video without videoing the taste test. But that’s just me I’m sure. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I enjoyed the video otherwise and am looking forward to checking out more of your videos!

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Good point! Either way I’m glad you enjoyed the rest.

@MVbailegardens 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for the taste test. I know what squash I'm growing next year :) I've never canned squash, only roasted/baked it. How did you cook the squash before canning?

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Boiled it for 2 minutes. Darn, I thought I’d added that into the screen somewhere when I realized I missed saying that.

@MVbailegardens 2 жыл бұрын

@@LittleMountainRanch Thank you! I thought it might be that but didn't want to assume. I bet others that know what they're doing had it figured out :)

@rowenakotelniski2603 2 жыл бұрын

Which variety of butternut squash did you grow? I was looking at the Candy Roaster but it looks like the plant gets too big for my space.

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

I have a list with links over on my website. www.littlemountainranch.com

@trishsmith2811 Жыл бұрын

0h no! I’m growing Cinderella pumpkins this year. I thought they would be good for pies and canning. Hmmm. I also have butternut squash. I love winter squash. I would love to grow the long candy roaster next year but could you tell me how long it takes to grow them to maturity? I live in the NE part of washington state and our summers are usually late and dont’ get very hot-70’s-80’s July -September.

@LittleMountainRanch Жыл бұрын

The Candy roaster matures well enough in our super short season so I think it would do ok for you. The Cinderella is ok, I just prefer the sweeter squashes.

@trishsmith2811 Жыл бұрын

Thank You! Love comparison vids. I think I will mix the Cinderella with the butternut or I will use it in pumpkin breads etc. I will have to order seeds online next spring and try the Candy Roaster. I LOVE winter squashes!

@lindayounce4494 2 жыл бұрын

I used to grow candy roasters. When I moved they disapeared. Where did you find the seeds? I really like this comparison test!

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

www.rareseeds.com/store/vegetables/winter-squash/candy-roaster-north-georgia-squash 😊

@lindayounce4494 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the info. I will order these.

@Bev437Sqn 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask where you got your Georgia Candy Roaster seeds from. I'm in BC over by Kamloops and am hoping it was from somewhere local.

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

West Coast Seeds

@Bev437Sqn 2 жыл бұрын

@@LittleMountainRanch thank you

@juliecolbourn8232 2 жыл бұрын

I was very curious to see how you cooked the squash. I have always just cut them in half and put them cut side down. My guess is that these would steam more than roast like yours? For years I have kept a candy roaster fo roost of the winter and I use it for everything including muffins, load and pies. Very informative. Thanks

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.😊

@albanymountainhomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if you knew this, but using anything METAL in your jars can cause scratches on the glass and potentially cause breakage during canning. I use a wood chop stick or the plastic De-Bubbler that comes with your canning kits. No disrespect to anyone who doesn't do that, rebel on rebel canners!!!

@kathleenreynolds6492 7 ай бұрын

My mother always used a metal narrow spatula to de-bubble and so have I for 40+ years. Never had a jar break. I think for years before plastic utensils were made and bamboo sticks were available, folks usually used dinner knives. It’s always a good idea to stay on top of the latest information but I don’t think we need to stress too much about the small things.

@roomiedoomie2364 2 жыл бұрын

Is that shirt from “you can’t eat the grass”?. If so, I’m sad you didn’t get Team Flowers 😂

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Lol Serina is a friend of mine, so even though I’m split I had to side with her! 😂

@cynthiafisher9907 2 жыл бұрын

@@LittleMountainRanch I like her shirt better.

@katrienvh4289 Жыл бұрын

Why do you first have to cook the veggie if they are going to be so long under pressure?

@metamud8686 2 жыл бұрын

You didn't mention it, but please be aware that you are "supposed to" send in (!!) the pressure gauge to your agricultural extension as they call it in the US annually (!! again) to have it (re-)calibrated. Otherwise the gauge is no longer guaranteed to display accurate pressure inside the canner. That said, european pressure cookers always only work by weight and if "the jiggle is right, the pressure is right", so it may just be US overzealousness / seller-liability-protection. But .. officially ... annual checkup of the pressure gauge!

@countryhomestead4002 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, are you canning for 90 minutes or 19 minutes?

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

90😊

@lynsmith2698 2 жыл бұрын

Is the name of the Peanut Pumpkin.... galeus-deysines? Thanks

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s its other name but I can’t pronounce it! 😉

@lynsmith2698 2 жыл бұрын

@@LittleMountainRanch Yeah i know..😂

@LittleMountainRanch 2 жыл бұрын

You brat.😂❤️

@lynsmith2698 2 жыл бұрын

@@LittleMountainRanch no no i didnt mean anything....i just meant that, yeah i can't even begin to say that and calling it a peanut pumpkin is way easier...hahahaha