This is where the real character-building happens. Grab a big metal spoon or your bare hands—and dig in. The guts are cold, slimy, and smell like earth. Embrace it. You’re basically performing archaeology on a vegetable.
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Scrape the sides until the inner wall feels smooth and clean. If you miss a spot, no big deal—pumpkins are forgiving. But the thinner the walls, the easier your carving will be later. So go ahead, get obsessive about it.
Side comment: The seeds.
Wait! Don’t throw those slippery little guys away. Separate the seeds from the stringy goo, rinse them, and toss them with salt and oil. Roast at 350°F for 15 minutes. You just turned a chore into a snack. You’re a wizard.
