AIBU to be ashamed that I cannot peel butternut squash?

[Zippyzoppy]

What is it with the squash? It is called for in many a recipe, and quite delicious too, but getting under that crinkly, tough skin is impossible without nearly losing a finger or an eye.

Any stories of how you overcame your own peeling deficiencies greatly received.

Oxo your good grip (I think that's the name) peeler works well for me. The squash does get really slippery though which doesn't help.

I roast it in big chunks in the oven with skin on then peel it off after

I cut off the slice and then just peel round it.

My problem is that I'm allergic to raw potatoes, it makes my hands red raw and itchy! And nobody believes me, they've always assumed it's just me trying to get out of peeling potatoes. . .rude!

I solved it by buying the pre-chopped frozen stuff....

I don’t ever peel the skin, I roast it with and it’s delicious

What nonsense is this to peel a squash?!

A large, sharp kitchen knife. 8" or 10". You need the leverage. Don't worry about being all perfect and efficient and keeping 100% of the flesh.

Tasty, tasty flesh...

Two minutes in the microwave before peeling.

Don't peel it. Just cut in in half, roast it and scoop out the innards

Just use a potato peeler. It's dead easy..........pain in the arse to chop tho

i cut it into thick slices and then using a knife i cut down through the skin peeling it is hard work

I've got hypermobility and dyspraxia. I struggle chopping a sweet potato

I have a good peeler that gets through squash skin with no problem, but now always cut in half lengthways, scoop out seeds, 'paint' with olive oil and roast in its skin. The skin, as well as the flesh, is delicious.

I would never use a big knife as a PP suggested. Much too dangerous!

I whittle at it with a knife rather than trying to peel it properly.

@mbosnz I believe you! I get the same thing with pineapple, it really stings.

Another one here who roasts and then peels the skin on a squash. Much easier.

@mbosnz I have the same thing! Potato water makes my hands swell and itch

Nectarines do the same to my lips, even if they’ve been washed really well

Don't feel ashamed at your butternut squash secret!

They are a faff to peel. I've started roasting in half with skins on ( seeds removed and brushed with olive oil). When they are roasted you can scoop out the flesh with a spoon like scooping ice cream out of a tub. It is one of the most satisfying things ever!

Stab with a fork and microwave for 2 minutes before peeling

I never peel it. I roast it and take the skin off afterwards.

If you want mashed butternut, put it in the own whole for about an hour, then cut it in half lengthways and scoop out.
If you want chunks, top and tail the butternut & cut in half lengthways, then lay flat while you peel.

Yup microwave it and a really good peeler....

@mbosnz the starch in potatoes aggravate my eczema. I peel them using gloves.

Easy to peel a squash using a proper peeler

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Roast it whole.

Are you sure it's butternut? I don't recognise the 'crinkly, tough skin' description at all. IME butternut skin is smooth and quite thin. A bog-standard vegetable peeler does the job.