{"id":243480,"date":"2026-11-13T10:56:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T20:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=243480"},"modified":"2026-11-13T10:56:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T20:56:43","slug":"recipes-pork-winter-squash-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2026\/11\/13\/recipes-pork-winter-squash-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"糖心视频<\/abbr>-mazing recipes: Chef Jason Peel\u2019s grandma\u2019s pork and winter squash soup"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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Grammie\u2019s pork and winter squash soup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kapiʻolani<\/span> Community College Chef Instructor Jason Peel shares his grandmother’s cherished pork and winter squash soup, a holiday favorite filled with family memories and love.<\/p>\n

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From left: Alice Yamada, Grammie or gram grams, and Jason Peel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For Peel, the holidays bring back memories of family gatherings, the comforting aroma of home-cooked meals, and a grandmother whose love you could taste in every spoonful.<\/p>\n

Growing up in Kapaʻa<\/span>, Kauaʻi<\/span>, with his two older sisters, Peel remembers Christmas and winter break as special times when everyone returned home and gathered around the dinner table.<\/p>\n

One dish that remains close to his heart is his grandmother’s pork and winter squash soup, a simple yet flavorful family recipe that brings those cherished memories back to life.<\/p>\n

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Original handwritten recipe from grammie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“The rich smell of pork and squash wafting in the air, Grammie blowing on the hot soup to taste and make sure it’s just right,” Peel recalled. “Perfection without measure, cooking with her heart, she would bring the whole family together over a simple but delicious bowl of soup.”<\/p>\n

Recreating his grandmother’s recipe is about more than following instructions. It’s about honoring the love and care she poured into every meal, often without measuring a single ingredient.<\/p>\n

“It’s hard to replicate exactly since a pinch is a pinch, and a splash is a splash,” Peel said. “But the most important ingredient is love, love for the people you are serving and the sharing of time and company over a simple bowl of soup. Miss you, gram grams.”<\/p>\n

From Kauaʻi<\/span> roots to the culinary classroom<\/h2>\n

A proud Kapiʻolani<\/span> CC<\/abbr> culinary arts alumnus, Peel has spent 30 years in the culinary industry, building a career that has taken him from professional kitchens to teaching aspiring chefs at his alma mater.<\/p>\n

Today, as a chef instructor in Kapiʻolani<\/span> CC<\/abbr>‘s Culinary Arts Program, he shares his professional knowledge and passion for cooking with the next generation of culinary professionals.<\/p>\n

While decades of culinary experience have shaped his career, the simple family traditions of his childhood continue to inspire him.<\/p>\n

His grandmother’s soup reminds him that some of the most memorable dishes aren’t defined by precise measurements or elaborate techniques, but by the people who prepare them and the loved ones gathered around the table.<\/p>\n

Grammie’s pork and winter squash soup<\/h2>\n

Serves approximately 6–8 people<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Long squash, peeled, diced pork<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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  • 1 \u00bd\u00a0 lbs. Pork Shoulder, 1 Inch Dice<\/li>\n
  • 1 \u00bd lbs. Long Squash, 1-inch dice (Peel and remove most seeds with a knife if preferred, from a 2 \u00bd lbs. squash)<\/li>\n
  • 8 oz Onion, 1 inch Dice<\/li>\n
  • 1.2 oz garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 1 oz soy, Kikkoman shoyu<\/li>\n
  • 16 oz water<\/li>\n
  • 1\/2 tsp kosher salt<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp mushroom powder<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp cornstarch<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Add all ingredients except squash to a 4 qt pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.<\/p>\n

    When the time elapses, release pressure and add squash.<\/p>\n

    Replace lid and cook for 2 minutes on high pressure.<\/p>\n

    When time elapses, release pressure and skim fat if necessary.\u00a0 Enjoy!<\/p>\n

    Note: The pressure cooker might not close if it’s too hot, so take a quick break for friends and family, then finish the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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