Crazy about Butternut Squash!!!!

I must be Crazy!! 

 Went shopping one Saturday morning -  butternut squash was on sale for 49 cents a pound. 

I love butternut squash!!  Bought 22 lbs on Saturday. 

Went to my local farmers market the next day  - he had lovely butternut squashes so I loaded up my arms with 30 pounds more!!.

So here we are 52 lbs of butternut squash.

What do you do with 52 lbs of squash - can it of course.
 

Step 1 Gathering the Equipment

28 – 34- 1 quart/litre size Mason jars. Any brand will work nicely.

Lids and rings - make sure you buy/have the right size for your jars

Large bowls,pots  (for the peeled squash)

Small pot of boiling water to simmer the seals & rings in (I like to rings to be warm when placed on the seals)

A paring knife and a chef's knife, chopping board.

Measuring spoon

Salt (I use sea salt - but any good table salt will work)

Clean towels

Jar lifter for grabbing those hot jars

Canning funnel for filling the jars

Magnetic lid lifter – for taking the hot seals and rings out of the water

Canning Jar Wrench – I use this to empty the hot water out of the waiting jars (saves your fingers)

Pressure Canner - the one I use is a Mirro 22 Quart  weighted Gauge

Comments

[jomoncon]

I've seen this recipe before, but never tried it. This year, all my winter squash are growing like crazy in the garden, so I'll probably have plenty to can. I want to try this method with sweet potatoes also.

Have you tried any of your canned squash? How's the texture & taste? I have a great recipe great recipe for spicy squash & sausage soup. I frequently substitute sweet potatoes for the squash.