Squash/Pumpkin Taste Test | How to Pressure Can Squash

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hey, if you'd like to jump to the pressure canning tutorial click 7:50. Wishing you a wonderful day! ~Chelsea

[@sherry2836]

With your mad food growing skills, you are definitely a Team Veg person! Thank you for taste testing those squash. It makes me want to grow that peanut pumpkin even more. Love your abundant hair!

[@kimberlyflouhouse422]

We were introduced to the Candy Roaster last year and we decided to grow them ourselves this year. Crossing my fingers for a successful harvest.

[@deno.520]

Brilliant idea for a vlog! You could do this with your tomatoes, peppers, hot peppers, potato varieties...Now I'm on the hunt for a candy roaster squash!

[@Bittagrit]

Best here in FL is GA candy roaster squash and Seminole pumpkin. Seminole pumpkin is a native to FL, smaller, not too sweet, not dry, meaty. Excellent in pie

[@JessieNihilist]

I absolutely LOVE the candy roaster. Heavy yielder and OMG the taste is so amazing!!!

[@bumblebee7922]

LOVE your squash videos cause I LOVE squash! My favorite is the Buttercup, and butternut, but love mostly any of them. YUM!! When I lived in NJ we grew the blue Hubbard Squash. SO cool! Thanks for all of your awesome videos.... They are SO fun!

[@teakkabean]

The candy roasters are our favorite !! Hands down. Both as plain squash side dish and as a soup. We add a sweet potato and some carrots to the soup. Yum! We are trying cushaws for the first time this year. And those are good too. In WA state

[@LittleMountainRanch]

So good!!

[@dwaynewladyka577]

We used to wrap tomatoes from my dad's farm in Alberta in newspaper pieces. It worked out well. You got a nice harvest of tomatoes, squash and pumpkins. I've never heard of some of those varieties. Cheers! ✌️👋

[@dianneb208]

This was so informative. Thank you so much for doing the taste test. We have grown the peanut squash in the past. We grew Moranga Pumpkins from West Coast seeds this year - very productive but we haven't tried one yet. I will definitely be growing Candy Roaster next year! Thanks again.

[@katrinassister9397]

Love the team veggies shirt ❤ 😍

[@TheBonnieberry]

I sucessfully grew two kuri squash ...lol...that's it two! One was so rotten and wet inside it fed our chickens .The other I picked a bit hesitant to cut ...hope we at least have one meal....smile.Sending my hugs your way today...bonnie hot/humid sticky Maritime day...we are heading to Cape Breton Grant's Mom is in nursing home in Baddeck. We will be staying in a lovely cabin at Broadwater Inn .

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Sounds so lovely! I truly hope we can travel there one day.

[@catracampolieto8989]

I bought some Long Island cheese pumpkin seeds to grow next year. The price of canned pumpkin is crazy. So I hope to grow and can my own.

[@nancylowell1035]

Good morning from Montana! I loved this squash test--ironic because I was starting to cook my second half of a Lakota squash. It is a bright orange and very sweet!

[@markhudspeth8503]

Never knew what those squash were called. Thank you looks great

[@candacethompson2521]

I really am glad for the comparisons...I will be growing the Georgia Candy Roaster... Does all Candy Roasters get that big to be mature ?? Just curious...I love the butternut squash and it's the usual stand by for me to grow. Thanks for info. Enjoy your day.. one more question about how many candy roasters grow per plant.. lol. It won't take many of them to be enough for 2 people....lol

[@LittleMountainRanch]

2-5 up here but someone in Tennessee said 10! Yes, this is the size they seem to get when mature.

[@brendacarroll498]

I will have to grow the Georgia candy roaster squash for sure now, as the peanut pumpkin is my favorite so far. 😊

[@JustinDOehlke]

I'm a big fan of winter squash also. I find they play well with pastas in menu planning.

[@GtJrGrowsItAlaska]

Thanks for giving your review. I bought the candy roaster, haven't grown it yet. I appreciate your opinion. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

[@nicolasbertin8552]

Funny that you call it peanut pumpkin. It's a variety from the Bordeaux region of France called "Galeuse d'Eysines", I guess americans renamed it coz it was way too difficult to pronounce :D IMO the best squash is one that's even more difficult to pronounce, called "melonnette Jaspée de Vendée". It's a potimarron-sized squash that has amazing yield (8-10 fruits per vine) and great nutty flavor.

[@BonBon-cn1kb]

Ok I've just put the candy roaster in my seed order cart. :) Also your funnel is so cool. I bet it never tips or gets wonky. I use a oven mit when putting on and taking off the weight. I can be a little bit of a cluts so the more "safty" things I do the better. :) Nice video.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It’s a starfrit funnel, and you’re right, it’s the best! I think it was around 20.00 with the tongs.

[@danamama6766]

I am drooling at the squash tasting :) Thank you great video. hugs

[@denisescull4227]

Loved the taste test and tips!

[@rho1360]

I've only just found you and watched two videos, both brilliant. Great stuff 👍 (tip from that 1870's homestead) I'm watching from the Outback, QLD Australia 🦘

[@elisawall7558]

Team Veggies!!! Love their channel. Just found yours today!! Watching both old and new! Looks like I have some catching up to do!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome to my channel!!! Serina is a friend of mine and is one of the most authentic people I know.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Love the video growing some in my garden now

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

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[@nannygeorginasmith3938]

Brilliant video, loved the colour and texture of the fruits. Thanks for sharing 👍😎🎃

[@sunnysideup57]

That was a great video! I never tried some of those but I want to try the Georgia Roaster one. I ❤butternut squash😊I usually use a pie pumpkin but there’s not a name on it.

[@kayspitzmueller7544]

Delicata is my fav!

[@bettylongshore9594]

I may have to try growing some Georgia Candy Roasters!!! We've never tried before!!!!! They really sound great!!!!!

[@giselelavallee7259]

We use supermarket thin, stackable boxes, to ripen tomatoes, etc.... i;e. Strawberry boxes, raspberries, etc......

[@JamieE76]

That taste-test made me hungry for squash! :)

[@sherylh4780]

Very good educational video. The taste test was a good idea. Love your videos.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@tracybradshaw9867]

Great video

[@danoneill2846]

Cool Shirt !

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you.

[@AliciasInTheKitchen]

I love the N. Georgia Candy Roaster! Sounds like it is a happy accident for you. I don't know how well they do up there, but I generally get at least 10 full size squash from each plant here in Tennessee. I went ahead and ordered some of the Gete Okosomin seeds for next spring, so thank you for bringing them to my attention!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you for the heads up!!😁

[@jaynemar1]

Love your tee shirt. Looks like you!

[@camicri4263]

I wish I could taste those pamkins , ever since I left Romania, I never ate such a sweet great tasting one. Every time I bought one I ended up throwing it away. I need to buy from someone and try them before I plant any.

[@phillippinter7518]

Have you ever tried any of the japanese type squashes? Like red kuri, any of the kabochas, black futsu ect. I think they are way better than butternut squash and any other squash I've ever had. Sweet and typically on the drier side. There are different kabochas that look similar so you may have to try a few to get a good idea.

[@stevefarms7494]

Try mixing a couple together for texture and flavor. ..

[@harrietmartens742]

Great job on comparing the different squash, and demonstrating the pressure canner. Question - when putting the water into the pressure canner do you measure height of water before or after the jars are put in? I was going to get an all American canner, but they don’t work on induction stoves so I was able to get a presto canner which was designed for induction - haven’t used it yet but would like to try it as I have a lot of squash to process.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Great question! 2 inches before the jars go in seems to work well.

[@TIERRAYLOMBRICES]

I see you are team veggies. 😊😊😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m conflicted. Lol

[@Whistlewalk]

good video! Thx.

[@Whistlewalk]

From the Comox Valley BTW. Really enjoy your show, and golly! It's Cdn. And BC! I've made several trips up through your area. Its drop dead gorgeous around there.

[@mrs.creeksidemaples2866]

Love my pressure canners but haven’t tried squash yet 🤞🏼

[@tannenbaumgirl3100]

One squash you might wantvto try is the Red Kuri, also known as the Hokkaido Squash....it also keeps very well, meaty, used for baking but is also used in gourmet soups around the world. Bake squash then add the meat (no peels) to soup pan, add 1 lg Leak chopped finely, 1-1/2 to 2 liter Chicken Broth depending on size of Squash, 1 tsp Ground Ginger, 1 tsp Garlic, Salt and Pepper...boil for 10 minutes, process is food processor or use Stick to blend, add 1/2 tsp toasted Sesame Oil at the very end, and top with toasted Pepitos and little dips of Sour Cream. You can enrich it by adding some heavy cream at the very end as well for a more creamier texture (optional). Actually any kind of squash can be used, but Red Kuri is especially delicious with this recipe. Enjoy!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Sounds so good! Thank you for sharing the recipe!

[@MVbailegardens]

Hi, Thanks for the taste test. I know what squash I'm growing next year :) I've never canned squash, only roasted/baked it. How did you cook the squash before canning?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Boiled it for 2 minutes. Darn, I thought I’d added that into the screen somewhere when I realized I missed saying that.

[@MVbailegardens]

@@LittleMountainRanch Thank you! I thought it might be that but didn't want to assume. I bet others that know what they're doing had it figured out :)

[@Mik-mk8us]

I had 10 gallons of Squash seeds .I planted this weekend. I overseeded the fields . So not sure what I'll do with thousands at harvesting

[@beeapprentice2725]

You will get a better yield if you space the plants appropriately, giving them enough space and don't overcrowd. When they are crowded, each plant doesn't get enough sun. They will put out long, long vines searching for light, and it will cause loss of productivity. This happened to me this year, I crowded plants and it didn't turn out as well. I had one particular plant that sent runners through all the other varieties and put squash down on all 4 edges of the field where it found the sun. Too much energy wasted putting out vines instead of making fruit.

[@JessieNihilist]

Do you have to use one of those for canning??

[@joyerdman5452]

What is the best steam canner?

[@trishsmith2811]

0h no! I’m growing Cinderella pumpkins this year. I thought they would be good for pies and canning. Hmmm. I also have butternut squash. I love winter squash. I would love to grow the long candy roaster next year but could you tell me how long it takes to grow them to maturity? I live in the NE part of washington state and our summers are usually late and dont’ get very hot-70’s-80’s July -September.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

The Candy roaster matures well enough in our super short season so I think it would do ok for you. The Cinderella is ok, I just prefer the sweeter squashes.

[@trishsmith2811]

Thank You! Love comparison vids. I think I will mix the Cinderella with the butternut or I will use it in pumpkin breads etc. I will have to order seeds online next spring and try the Candy Roaster. I LOVE winter squashes!

[@roomiedoomie2364]

Is that shirt from “you can’t eat the grass”?. If so, I’m sad you didn’t get Team Flowers 😂

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lol Serina is a friend of mine, so even though I’m split I had to side with her! 😂

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@LittleMountainRanch I like her shirt better.

[@FearnotIamwithyou]

Where would one find seeds for grandma bensmans squash? Can't seem to find it

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I’ve thought about canning squash, but Rachel from That 1870s Homestead did it and it ended up producing very little squash per jar for a recipe. It seems like it would use up too many jars for the amount of squash you would get. I know it’s not recommended to can it after it’s puréed. I just end up freezing mine, but canning would be nice.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I use it to add to other recipes, and a quart or two seems enough for most things I make. I don’t can a ton of it, but it’s handy to have a few jars.

[@ginbing123]

where to get Candy roaster seeds? I am in 3B Edmonton

[@rowenakotelniski2603]

Which variety of butternut squash did you grow? I was looking at the Candy Roaster but it looks like the plant gets too big for my space.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I have a list with links over on my website. www.littlemountainranch.com

[@susantaylor8507]

Could you make soup and pie with the peanut pumpkin

[@LittleMountainRanch]

For sure!

[@lesleyhoban6559]

Pls where did u get the Cinderella and peanut and canyroaster seeds .. no luck in manitoba tu

[@LittleMountainRanch]

West Coast Seeds

[@lindayounce4494]

I used to grow candy roasters. When I moved they disapeared. Where did you find the seeds? I really like this comparison test!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

www.rareseeds.com/store/vegetables/winter-squash/candy-roaster-north-georgia-squash 😊

[@lindayounce4494]

Thank You for the info. I will order these.

[@sherriekemper1828]

Do you fully cook your squash before putting it in the canning jars? Thanks for an informative video, it really helps.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Boil for 2 minutes just before jarring up.

[@sherriekemper1828]

@@LittleMountainRanch Thanks, I'm on it!

[@Bev437Sqn]

Can I ask where you got your Georgia Candy Roaster seeds from. I'm in BC over by Kamloops and am hoping it was from somewhere local.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

West Coast Seeds

[@Bev437Sqn]

@@LittleMountainRanch thank you

[@trenaoquinn753]

❤️❤️❤️

[@countryhomestead4002]

Hello, are you canning for 90 minutes or 19 minutes?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

90😊

[@sharontracy2151]

Going to need to keep notes in your seed suggestions. Thanks

[@ldg2655]

Smaller sweet potatoes are usually tastier and have a better texture. The big ones tend to be woody

[@katrienvh4289]

Why do you first have to cook the veggie if they are going to be so long under pressure?

[@juliecolbourn8232]

I was very curious to see how you cooked the squash. I have always just cut them in half and put them cut side down. My guess is that these would steam more than roast like yours? For years I have kept a candy roaster fo roost of the winter and I use it for everything including muffins, load and pies. Very informative. Thanks

[@LittleMountainRanch]

My pleasure.😊

[@albanymtnlife]

I'm not sure if you knew this, but using anything METAL in your jars can cause scratches on the glass and potentially cause breakage during canning. I use a wood chop stick or the plastic De-Bubbler that comes with your canning kits. No disrespect to anyone who doesn't do that, rebel on rebel canners!!!

[@kathleenreynolds6492]

My mother always used a metal narrow spatula to de-bubble and so have I for 40+ years. Never had a jar break. I think for years before plastic utensils were made and bamboo sticks were available, folks usually used dinner knives. It’s always a good idea to stay on top of the latest information but I don’t think we need to stress too much about the small things.

[@metamud8686]

You didn't mention it, but please be aware that you are "supposed to" send in (!!) the pressure gauge to your agricultural extension as they call it in the US annually (!! again) to have it (re-)calibrated. Otherwise the gauge is no longer guaranteed to display accurate pressure inside the canner. That said, european pressure cookers always only work by weight and if "the jiggle is right, the pressure is right", so it may just be US overzealousness / seller-liability-protection. But .. officially ... annual checkup of the pressure gauge!

[@lynsmith2698]

Is the name of the Peanut Pumpkin.... galeus-deysines? Thanks

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes, that’s its other name but I can’t pronounce it! 😉

[@lynsmith2698]

@@LittleMountainRanch Yeah i know..😂

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You brat.😂❤️

[@lynsmith2698]

@@LittleMountainRanch no no i didnt mean anything....i just meant that, yeah i can't even begin to say that and calling it a peanut pumpkin is way easier...hahahaha

[@lmd2454]

Just found your channel! I know this is probably going to seem like a weird comment but THANK YOU for editing out most of the chewing part of your taste test!! I am so adverse to the sound of chewing or any “smacky mouth noises” that it causes a visceral reaction. It will literally turn my stomach. I can’t watch any video where people are eating. Of course I don’t understand the point of taste tests on video since we can’t taste it for ourselves and are just relying on the opinion of the taster. Seems like the commentary would be enough for the video without videoing the taste test. But that’s just me I’m sure. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I enjoyed the video otherwise and am looking forward to checking out more of your videos!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Good point! Either way I’m glad you enjoyed the rest.