The Best Smoked Butternut Squash

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 large butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• black pepper to taste

Instructions

• 1 Prepare your smoker for 275 degrees. Add your choice of wood chunks or chips to
  the fire. See above for wood recommendations.
• 2 If using a pellet grill (Traeger, Camp Chef, etc.), preheat to 275 degrees and
  use apple, pecan, or alder wood pellets.
• 3 Cut off the stem and slice the butternut squash down the center lengthwise.
  Leave seeds intact.
• 4 Score the flesh with a sharp knife (optional). Brush with olive oil and season
  with salt and black pepper.
• 5 Place the squash on the grill or smoker, flesh side up. Close the lid and cook
  and roast it for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
• 6 When done, the squash will be fork-tender.
• 7 Let the squash sit for about 15 minutes before handling.
• 8 Remove seeds and discard them.
• 9 Please note: If you do not want an intensely smoky butternut squash, remove it
  from your smoker after 30 minutes and finish cooking it in a 350-degree oven for
  30 minutes or until tender.
• 10 Drizzle with real maple syrup or melted butter and a little brown sugar. Serve
  with chicken, brisket, ribs, or turkey.
• 11 Alternatively, you can let it sit for 30 minutes, then chop or scoop the flesh
  to use in other recipes.

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