The perfect low carb, gluten free, fall delicata squash recipe! This squash is wrapped in spicy tangy BBQ sauce coated bacon, smoked or baked to perfection for the best squash side dish.
Slice the squash in half vertically down the middle. Scoop out the inside seeds and discard. Cut the squash into 1 1/2" crescent moon slices.
Take the bacon and slice in half. Wrap each half around one slice of squash and set it seam side down on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and BBQ seasoning (if desired).
Grilling:
Set the grill for indirect heat at 350F. Place each piece onto the grates (seam side down) and cook for about 20-25 minutes. Baste with BBQ sauce if desired and cook till the bacon is slightly crispier and the sauce is set. Remove from the heat and place on a plate for serving. Apply the BBQ sauce the last 10 minutes of cooking and again before serving.
Oven Roasting:
Preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with foil. Place baking racks over the baking sheet and place the bacon wrapped squash on the rack. Cook for about 20-25 minutes before basting with BBQ sauce and allow it to cook till squash is tender and bacon is semi-crispy.Apply the BBQ sauce the last 10 minutes of cooking and again before serving.
Notes
Don't worry about peeling a delicata squash, you can eat the skin!