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Butternut squash is medium to large in size and has a bell-like shape with a long neck attached to a bulbous end. The smooth skin is very thin, light tan, firm, and is connected to a light brown, rough stem. The long neck of the Butternut squash contains a solid orange, dense, and moist flesh and in the bulbous end, there is a small hollow seed cavity with stringy pulp and a few flat, cream-colored seeds. When cooked, the flesh of the Butternut squash becomes tender and offers a mild squash flavor with sweet and nutty nuances.
Butternut squash is available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.
Butternut squash, botanically classified as Cucurbita moschata, is a winter squash that grows on a trailing vine and is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with gourds and pumpkins. A relatively new variety, the Butternut squash we know today is the result of years of crookneck squash breeding to produce a variety with a more compact size, straight-necked trait, and stackable capabilities. Butternut squash is one of the most popular modern varieties on the market today and is valued for its thin, edible skin, dense flesh, and small seed cavity that produces little waste in cooking. It is also classified as a fruit but is commonly prepared as a vegetable and can be used in a wide variety of culinary applications.
Butternut squash provides vitamins A, C, and E, manganese, potassium, iron, soluble fiber, and magnesium. Deep orange colored squashes such as the Butternut are also rich in beta-carotene.
Butternut squash is best suited for cooked applications such as roasting, toasting, steaming, sautƩing, baking, braising, and grilling. It can be sliced into rounds, wedges, or cubes and added to curries, chili, soups, stews, risotto, a filling for tacos, enchiladas, empanadas, and ravioli. It can also be diced and used in lieu of potatoes in a hash or served atop pizza and flatbread. Butternut squash can be used in baked goods such as pies, bread, and muffins. The seeds of the squash are also popularly roasted, salted, and consumed as a snack food similar to pumpkin seeds. Butternut squash pairs well with sage, thyme, bay leaf, apple, cinnamon, pear, shallots, pecans, butter, cream, feta cheese, ground beef, sausage, and bacon. It will keep 1-2 months when stored in a cool, dark, and dry place.
Initially, straight neck winter squashes were not a preferred variety, and the lengthy, curvy winter crooknecks were the squash of choice. As the commercial shipping and distribution of squash in bulk increased in demand, the need for winter squash that was stackable and compact grew and inspired the development of modern Butternut varieties. This squash is also known for its thin skin, small seed cavity, and dense flesh which gives it the largest amount of flesh per dollar. The name of the original Butternut squash is believed to have come from the squash creator, Charles A. Leggett, who described the Butternutās flavor as, āsmooth as butter and sweet as a nut.ā Today the farmland in Massachusetts where the original Butternut squash was developed is now a golf course aptly named, Butternut Farm Golf Club.
Early Butternut squashes were believed to have originated in the United States in the 1930ās as a natural outcrossing or mutation of the Canadian crookneck squash. These early Butternuts were problematic as the plants were not dependable in providing consistent production of straight necked squashes. As demand for compact, straight-necked squash increased and bulky crooknecks fell out of fashion, plant breeders worked hard to breed out these inconsistencies. One of the earliest known dependable Butternut varieties was believed to have been created by amateur breeder Charles A. Leggett around 1940, and after much experimentation in the garden, Leggett brought his squash to the Waltham Agricultural Experiment field station where the Waltham family helped to popularize his Butternut squash. Credit for the creation of this early Butternut variety is also given to Professor Robert E. Young of the Massachusetts College of Agriculture, who worked with the original squash from Leggett to create what would come to be known as the Waltham Butternut squash. Today Butternut squash is widely available in grocers and farmers markets in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
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Description/Taste
Butternut squash is medium to large in size and has a bell-like shape with a long neck attached to a bulbous end. The smooth skin is very thin, light tan, firm, and is connected to a light brown, rough stem. The long neck of the Butternut squash contains a solid orange, dense, and moist flesh and in the bulbous end, there is a small hollow seed cavity with stringy pulp and a few flat, cream-colored seeds. When cooked, the flesh of the Butternut squash becomes tender and offers a mild squash flavor with sweet and nutty nuances.
Seasons/Availability
Butternut squash is available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.
Current Facts
Butternut squash, botanically classified as Cucurbita moschata, is a winter squash that grows on a trailing vine and is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with gourds and pumpkins. A relatively new variety, the Butternut squash we know today is the result of years of crookneck squash breeding to produce a variety with a more compact size, straight-necked trait, and stackable capabilities. Butternut squash is one of the most popular modern varieties on the market today and is valued for its thin, edible skin, dense flesh, and small seed cavity that produces little waste in cooking. It is also classified as a fruit but is commonly prepared as a vegetable and can be used in a wide variety of culinary applications.
Nutritional Value
Butternut squash provides vitamins A, C, and E, manganese, potassium, iron, soluble fiber, and magnesium. Deep orange colored squashes such as the Butternut are also rich in beta-carotene.
Applications
Butternut squash is best suited for cooked applications such as roasting, toasting, steaming, sautƩing, baking, braising, and grilling. It can be sliced into rounds, wedges, or cubes and added to curries, chili, soups, stews, risotto, a filling for tacos, enchiladas, empanadas, and ravioli. It can also be diced and used in lieu of potatoes in a hash or served atop pizza and flatbread. Butternut squash can be used in baked goods such as pies, bread, and muffins. The seeds of the squash are also popularly roasted, salted, and consumed as a snack food similar to pumpkin seeds. Butternut squash pairs well with sage, thyme, bay leaf, apple, cinnamon, pear, shallots, pecans, butter, cream, feta cheese, ground beef, sausage, and bacon. It will keep 1-2 months when stored in a cool, dark, and dry place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Initially, straight neck winter squashes were not a preferred variety, and the lengthy, curvy winter crooknecks were the squash of choice. As the commercial shipping and distribution of squash in bulk increased in demand, the need for winter squash that was stackable and compact grew and inspired the development of modern Butternut varieties. This squash is also known for its thin skin, small seed cavity, and dense flesh which gives it the largest amount of flesh per dollar. The name of the original Butternut squash is believed to have come from the squash creator, Charles A. Leggett, who described the Butternutās flavor as, āsmooth as butter and sweet as a nut.ā Today the farmland in Massachusetts where the original Butternut squash was developed is now a golf course aptly named, Butternut Farm Golf Club.
Geography/History
Early Butternut squashes were believed to have originated in the United States in the 1930ās as a natural outcrossing or mutation of the Canadian crookneck squash. These early Butternuts were problematic as the plants were not dependable in providing consistent production of straight necked squashes. As demand for compact, straight-necked squash increased and bulky crooknecks fell out of fashion, plant breeders worked hard to breed out these inconsistencies. One of the earliest known dependable Butternut varieties was believed to have been created by amateur breeder Charles A. Leggett around 1940, and after much experimentation in the garden, Leggett brought his squash to the Waltham Agricultural Experiment field station where the Waltham family helped to popularize his Butternut squash. Credit for the creation of this early Butternut variety is also given to Professor Robert E. Young of the Massachusetts College of Agriculture, who worked with the original squash from Leggett to create what would come to be known as the Waltham Butternut squash. Today Butternut squash is widely available in grocers and farmers markets in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Cucina Sorella | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Le Papagayo | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-450-4786 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| True Food-Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-810-2929 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-438-8606 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Il Dandy | San Diego CA | 609-373-5917 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Diego CA | 770-359-8274 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Mangia Mangia (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Blade 1936 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1456 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Food of Joy | San Diego CA | 858-531-6616 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| Eve Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-231-1052 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-501-0030 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 2 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Mostra Coffee (Jenny's Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 760-586-9916 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
| Well Fed | San Diego CA | 619-799-3675 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Pala Mesa Resort | Fallbrook CA | 706-728-5881 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-443-9192 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-925-7552 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 619-520-4793 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 619-871-7308 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Landinis Pizzeria | San Diego CA | 619-238-3502 |
| Grandave Productions LLC | San Diego CA | 619-840-6305 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Lola 55 | San Diego CA | 619-727-9282 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Curated Leu | Encinitas CA | |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
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