Instant Pot Acorn Squash Recipe - How To Cook Acorn Squash In The Instant Pot - So Easy!, by Melanie Cooks on YouTube. 4 min 56 s.
- Video length
- 4 min 56 s
- Time to do it
- 25 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Rinse the acorn squash under running water and dry it with a towel. Set it on a stable cutting board.
Cut the squash in half from stem to tip with a sharp chef's knife. Rock the blade through the thick middle and keep your fingers clear.
Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp with a spoon. Scrape until the inside is clean.
Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper if you like.
Pour 1 cup of cold water into the Instant Pot inner pot. Place the trivet inside.
Set the halves on the trivet, cut side up. They can sit side by side or overlap slightly.
Close the lid and turn the valve to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook or Manual, choose High pressure, and set 7 minutes for small squash or 9 minutes for larger ones.
When the timer beeps, turn the valve to Venting for a quick release. Keep your hands and face away from the hot steam.
Pierce the flesh with a fork. It should slide in easily. If the squash is still firm, cook it for 1 to 2 more minutes.
Lift the halves out with tongs and serve warm with butter, brown sugar or maple syrup.
Tips and common mistakes
Pick two squash of the same size so they finish cooking at the same time.
A squash that feels heavy for its size tends to have moist, tender flesh.
If your squash barely fits in the pot, cut it into quarters and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
Use tongs to move the hot squash and never lean over the vent when you release pressure.
Questions
How long does acorn squash take in an Instant Pot?
Small halves need about 7 minutes at high pressure. Larger or thicker halves need 9 to 10 minutes, plus the time the pot takes to come to pressure.
Do you need a trivet to cook acorn squash?
Yes. The trivet keeps the squash out of the water so it steams instead of boiling. Most Instant Pot models include one.
Can you eat the skin of cooked acorn squash?
Yes. The skin softens in the pressure cooker and is safe to eat. You can also scoop the flesh out and leave the skin behind.
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