How to Store Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are more perishable than other types of potatoes. So take care - don't let a bad spot spoil the whole potato! Does this Spark an idea?

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Instructions

- 1
  
  Wipe dirt off sweet potatoes, but do not rinse.
- 2
  
  Place them in a bag with an apple to prevent budding.
- 3
  
  Keep them in a pantry or cellar that is cool and dry.
- 4
  
  Store for no more than a month, but if you are keeping sweet potatoes at room temperature, store no longer than a week.

Tips & Warnings

Handle potatoes with care as their skin is delicate.
Dampness will cause the potatoes to spoil.
Refrigeration will cause the inside of the potato to become hard and will affect its taste.
Store cooked potato slices or mashed potatoes in the freezer in a tightly sealed container.

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ldabbondanza Sep 22, 2011
don't refridgerate your unbaked sweet potatoes as they will become hard and inedible.

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