Squash

[Blue_Wave028]

I always have more squash than what my wife and I can eat. I give it away to the neighbors and co-workers but it still seems like I have a ton. What do y'all do with your squash? I would think home canning would leave you with mush. Has anyone tried blanching them whole and freezing them in a vac-pac? Are there other methods of preserving that I am missing?

[Rockin'2]

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[Meadowlark]

Its amazing how much squash one can grow in a small area. Amazing. Unfortunately, we've never found a way to use it other than fresh.

[sandollr]

Squash pickles for sure!! They taste like bread n butter pickles and they're made with squash, onions and bell pepper.

Best stuff ever.

[BEER4BAIT]

We can squash and zuccini soup just put the squash in when you jar it up

[huntinguy]

I try not to plant too much squash, the wife and I love it, but we'll only plant about 3 plants maybe 4 because that's about all we can eat, sometimes more if I already have someone lined up to share it with lol.

[locolobo]

We freeze the yellow and zuccini. Cut into bite sized pieces, Blanch for 2 minutes and (we) freeze in zip-lock baggies. Just add a little water to the bag, squeeze out all the air and freeze.

[SSMike]

I feel your pain! We have 4 plants and it's out of control..... I have no idea what we are going to do with all them besides give them away...

[Blue_Wave028]

I did offset the planting dates on my squash so that would have enough for meals but not buckets of squash all at one time.

[BigTim]

We freeze the yellow and zuccini. Cut into bite sized pieces, Blanch for 2 minutes and (we) freeze in zip-lock baggies. Just add a little water to the bag, squeeze out all the air and freeze. We also do this, thaw add butter and steam.



My wife makes what she calls fritters: She takes the zucchini and squash and shreds (yes, long, skinny) them in a food processor. Use fresh or place in baggie and freeze.

Thaw in a strainer, they will render a lot of liquid(good for soups). Place thawed zucchini and squash in a bowl and add an egg, salt, pepper, and a little flour to bind the mixture. Make into patties and fry till golden brown.