Whole Smoked Butternut Squash

Prepare smoker to about 325ºF to 350ºF.

Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise. Cut criss-crossing diagonal lines into the flesh of the squash.

Mix olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, brown sugar, and chili powder in a mixing bowl. Brush olive oil mixture on top of each half of butternut squash.

Place on smoker and cook until soft all they way through, about 90 minutes. If not to desired softness, finish in the oven, roasting for 15–30 minutes at 350ºF. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add more of the olive oil mixture.