Michigan State University Extension
Preserving Food Safely - 01600158
10/13/97
Banana Squash Wash and peel squash then slice into strips about 1/4 inch thick. Blanch either with steam for 4 minutes or with water for 3 minutes. Dry in a dehydrator for 4 to 6 hours or 6 to 10 hours in an oven.
Hubbard Squash Cut or break into pieces and remove seeds and stringy pulp. Cut into 1 inch wide strips, peel off the rind and cut strips crosswise into pieces about 1/4 inch thick. Blanch with steam for 8 to 10 minutes. Drying times are 5 to 7 hours in a dehydrator or 6 to 10 hours in an oven.
Summer Squash Wash, trim and cut squash 1/4 inch slices. Blanch Blanch in steam for 4 minutes or in water for 3 minutes. Drying times are 4 to 6 hours in a dehydrator or 6 to 10 hours in an oven.