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    Home » Recipes » Grill Recipes » Smoker Recipes » Pellet Smoker Acorn Squash

    Pellet Smoker Acorn Squash

    Published: Sep 22, 2022 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Traeger Smoked Acorn Squash with text overlay and Jenna Passaro from Sip Bite Go

    Sharpen your knife and melt the butter…it’s time to make smoked acorn squash on the Traeger! With the holidays rapidly approaching, this acorn squash roasted to perfection on a smoker is a tasty side dish for your next family gathering. Let’s get smoking!

    Traeger Smoked Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipe

    This is the smoker side dish you didn’t know you needed in your life…

    smoking acorn squash on the traeger pellet grill

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    Table of Contents

    • Why smoked acorn squash is a great side dish…
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Smoked Acorn Squash
    • FAQs 
    • More Tasty Grill + Smoker Recipes
    • Meat thermometer recommendations
    • Are you a foodie, too?
    • Easy Traeger Smoked Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Why smoked acorn squash is a great side dish…

    • EASY to make for a tasty Fall BBQ menu, like when you’re cooking food for a smoked Oktoberfest party or game day party. 
    • It pairs well with main dishes like smoked turkey or smoked chicken, which is great for Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday menus.
    • Season how you’d like because it’s versatile. You could keep it simple with just salt and pepper seasoning or kick things up a bit and add seasoning like brown sugar and chopped pecans as a topping. YUM!
    • Make it into smoked acorn squash soup? Once it’s finished, you could quickly turn it into a smoked acorn squash soup in less than 30 minutes time! 
    Prepping ingredients for smoked acorn squash on the pellet grill Sip

    New to cooking smoked acorn squash? 

    If you are new to smoked food recipes and Traeger recipes, see my FULL-LENGTH step by step video for beginners (scroll to bottom of page). 

    In the video, you’ll see how to smoke acorn squash at the same time as other holiday meal and Fall football favorites like smoked brats and kielbasa. 

    Ingredients

    Here’s what you need to make Smoked Acorn Squash.

    Infographic with ingredient list for smoking acorn squash on traeger pellet grills with Jenna Passaro smoked foods blogger from Sip Bite Go
    • acorn squash
    • olive oil
    • maple syrup (can skip this and just double up the olive oil)
    • salt
    • cinnamon
    • chipotle powder (optional)
    • butter, melted (optional, to baste halfway through)

    See the best game day smoker recipes…

    How to make Smoked Acorn Squash

    Now I’ll walk you through it…

    Infographic with detailed recipe steps demonstrating how to smoke acorn squash on traeger pellet smoker with Jenna Passaro food blogger from Sip Bite Go.jpg

    Quick look at smoking acorn squash recipe

    1. Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F and prepare the acorn squash with the seasoning. 
    2. Smoke acorn squash for 1.5 – 2 hours until it’s done (it will be easy to pierce with a fork or knife).
    3. Finish smoking acorn squash and remove it from the smoker to cool. 
    4. Enjoy smoked acorn squash as a side to any main dish.
    Traeger Smoked Acorn Squash Halves On Baking Sheet

    Detailed recipe steps

    1. Preheat Traeger Grills or Pitt Boss or whatever pellet grill you’re using to 225 degrees F. 
    2. Prep acorn squash for smoking. Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds. Score the acorn squash before smoking it with a knife to make 1” squares – this will help the seasonings and smoke flavor get in the squash.
    3. Season the acorn squash. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, and chipotle powder. Brush inside the acorn squash. 
    4. Smoke acorn squash for about 1.5-2 hours, until it’s easy to pierce with a fork. Optional: add melted butter to each squash halfway through, basting it to add moisture and flavor. 
    5. Finish smoked acorn squash by adding it to a fall salad or serving it with your favorite smoked main dish. 
    Fall Thanksgiving Foods Smoking On The Traeger Including Acorn Squash And Sausage

    Also check out how to air fry acorn squash and how to smoke butternut squash…

    Serve this pellet smoker side dish with something tasty. Check out this guide to smoking baby back ribs and find out exactly how long to smoke chicken thighs til they’re juicy and full of BBQ flavor.

    FAQs 

    Can you smoke acorn squash?

    Yes, you can definitely smoke acorn squash and it’s super tasty. This side dish pairs well with any holiday meal.

    How long does it take to smoke acorn squash?

    Smoking at 225 degrees F, it will take 1.5 – 2 hours for the acorn squash to become fork tender. 

    What goes well with smoked acorn squash?

    Smoked acorn squash goes well with a lot of side items like smoked butternut squash, smoked mac n’ cheese, smoked asparagus to name a few. Smoked chicken breast and smoked turkey breast are great for main dish pairings. 

    Do you have to peel acorn squash prior to smoking it?

    No, you should not peel the skin off of the acorn squash prior to smoking it. Keep it intact because you’ll place the squash halves right on the smoker racks during the smoke. Jenna Passaro Food Blogger from Sip Bite Go holding acorn squash

    How do you cut acorn squash?

    Cutting squash can be difficult because of their odd shapes. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the squash lengthwise. Place the squash cut side up to remove the seeds and season with your butter mixture or whatever seasoning that you’re using. Now you’re good to start smoking. This cut and prep process will take less than 15 minutes, so super quick to prepare. 

    More Tasty Grill + Smoker Recipes

    • Smoked mac and cheese
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    • Beer can chicken on the smoker
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    • Flank steak marinade
    • Grilled potato wedges
    • Smoked pulled pork
    • Want more? See my lineup of easy smoker recipes

    See my favorite smoker tools and seasonings in my Amazon Storefront.

    Meat thermometer recommendations

    Every home chef needs a reliable meat thermometer to cook food perfectly. 

    On Sip Bite Go, you’ll often see me using:

    1. Meater thermometer – a fancy wireless thermometer that connects to a phone app – gifted to me from a Traeger partnership.
    2. ThermoPro digital thermometer – which has a wire that connects the thermometer to a display box outside the oven/grill. 

    It’s like being psychic! The great thing about either of the thermometers above is that I don’t have to take the food out of the oven to know the temperature. 

    How to use ‘em… What I do is stick the digital thermometer in steak, pork, chicken, whatever… Then put the food in the oven, on the smoker, or grill.

    While the meat cooks, it reads the temperature so I know exactly what temp meat is as it’s cooking. Without having to take it out and check. It’s really difficult to overcook food when you know exactly what temp it is inside!

    Are you a foodie, too?

    Hey home chefs, hope that answers all your questions about smoked acorn squash. 

    See how to get more smoke flavor from your favorite Traeger dishes.

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    Traeger Smoked Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipe

    Easy Traeger Smoked Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Sharpen your knife and melt the butter…it’s time to make smoked acorn squash on the Traeger! With the holidays rapidly approaching, this acorn squash roasted to perfection on a smoker is a tasty side dish for your next family gathering. Let’s get smoking! | sipbitego.com
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, BBQ
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 232kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Equipment

    • Traeger Pellet Grill Ironwood 650

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium acorn squash
    • ½ tbsp olive oil
    • ½ tbsp maple syrup can skip this and just double up the olive oil
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon
    • ⅛ tsp chipotle powder optional
    • 2 tbsp butter melted (optional, to baste halfway through)

    Instructions

    • Preheat Traeger Grills or Pitt Boss or whatever pellet grill you’re using to 225 degrees F.
    • Prep acorn squash for smoking. Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out and discard the seeds. Score the acorn squash before smoking it with a knife to make 1” squares – this will help the seasonings and smoke flavor get in the squash.
    • Season the acorn squash. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon, and chipotle powder. Brush inside the acorn squash.
    • Smoke acorn squash for about 1.5-2 hours, until it’s easy to pierce with a fork. Optional: add melted butter to each squash halfway through, basting it to add moisture and flavor.
    • Finish smoked acorn squash by adding it to a fall salad or serving it with your favorite smoked main dish.

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    Notes

    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/smoked-acorn-squash
    Watch the full-length YouTube recipe video for Smoked Acorn Squash on Sip Bite Go’s YouTube channel.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1179IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
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