How to Prep Pumpkin for Cooking

I love cooking with fresh pumpkin during the fall season.  I would like to post a tutorial on how to prep pumpkin for cooking.

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1.  Cut your pumpkin in two  halves.

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2. Scoop all the seeds out.

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3. Slice the pumpkin, like you slice a water melon.

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4. Then, take each slice and peel off the skin with a potato peeler or a knife.

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5. Once the skin is off, cut the pumpkin into 1 inch cubes  or shred it with food processor or by hand with a shredded.

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Now, your pumpkin is ready for cooking.  You can check some of my fresh pumpkin recipes like Fresh Pumpkin Oat Muffins, Pumpkin Soup Puree, or Fresh Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars.

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