Hag Hash

Step 1: Cut out the top of the pumpkin.

Step 2: Scrape out the seeds and fibers.

Step 3: Rinse out with water.

Step 4: Place pumpkin in cauldron and cover with tap water

Step 5: Simmer in lightly salted water until almost tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 6: While the pumpkin is simmering, chop the onion, green pepper and zucchini into one half inch pieces.

Step 7: Mince the garlic clove.

Step 8: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 9: Carefully drain out the water from the cauldron and remove pumpkin, placing it to the side.

Step 10: Add the cooking oil and the garlic to the cauldron.

Step 11: Cook for 1 minute.

Step 12: Add the onions to the cauldron and cook for 1 minute.

Step 13: Add the ground beef and sausage and brown the meat.

Step 14: Remove the cauldron from the heat.

Step 15: Add the green pepper, zucchini, tomato juice, salt, basil, thyme, and the fresh ground pepper.

Step 16: Stir.

Step 17: Spoon the concoction into the pumpkin.

Step 18: Carefully replace the lid.

Step 19: Place the pumpkin into the baking dish.

Step 20: Add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the baking dish to keep the pumpkin from burning.

Step 21: Brush the pumpkin with cooking oil.

Step 22: Bake for 1 hour.

Step 23: Remove the baking dish from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes.