How to Clean Seeds from a Pumpkin

Clean out a small cooking pumpkin or winter squash efficiently and safely with this common kitchen item.

How to Clean Seeds from a Pumpkin

A flat canning jar lid works great for scraping the seeds and stringy interior from a halved winter squash or pumpkin. And although it’s sharp enough to do the job, it won’t cut your hand.

Tags: Equipment, Vegetables, Fruit

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