Pumpkins - Heirloom Neck Pie
the farm's young boys are growing pumpkins to raise some of their own cash.
A neck pumpkin—also known as the Pennsylvania Dutch crookneck squash—is an heirloom winter squash belonging to the Cucurbita moschata species, prized for its sweet, dense, and stringless orange flesh that makes exceptional pie.
Physical Description
Appearance: It looks like a giant, elongated butternut squash with a smooth, tan or light-brown outer skin. The neck is long and solid, while the bulbous bottom end contains the seed cavity.
Size & Weight: They typically grow 18 to 24 inches long and weigh between 4 and 20 pounds (most commonly 5 to 8 pounds).
Inside: The long neck is almost entirely solid, fiber-free meat with no seed cavity, leaving a very high ratio of usable flesh.
Culinary Uses
Flavor & Texture: The flesh is smooth, rich, sweet, and custardy without the stringy texture found in typical round carving pumpkins.
Dishes: Best known as a secret weapon for pie, it is also used for soups, pumpkin butter, breads, and roasted side dishes.
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