You know how to cook sweet potatoesbut do you know how to store them?
Fall is prime time for sweet potatoes.
This is where so many of us go wrong.
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Most people think that means the crisper drawer in the refrigerator.
Here’s what you may be doing wrong and how to store your sweet potatoes properly.
Refrigeration can diminish theflavor of sweet potatoesas well.
Ventilation is another key to properly storing sweet potatoesanother strike against the crisper drawer.
Choose a cabinet that’s not near the heat of your oven.
A spot closer to the floor will be cooler.
With proper storage, they should last a month.
Heat and sunlight will cause your potatoes to sprout.
They may give off ethylene gas that makes your sweet potatoes sprout faster.
The moisture could cause them to rot and lead to mold.
Cook Before Freezing
Raw sweet potatoes don’t thaw well.
It’s a watery, stringy disappointment.
Boil the pieces until tender, about 10 minutes.
Fresher-tasting sweet potatoes and more refrigerator spacethat’s a win-win.
University of Florida Gardening Solutions.Sweet potatoes.
North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission.How to store sweet potatoes.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chemung County.Storage guidelines for fruits & vegetables.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.Store fresh garden produce properly.
