Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes should be uniformly light-tan-colored. Do not purchase if they have white areas or are damaged; this probably means decay.

Sweet potatoes store well. If you grow your own, they will be sweeter when allowed to age for a month or so (the very minute they are harvested, sugar starts to form).

To peel sweet potatoes easily, take them from boiling water and immerse immediately in very cold water. The skins will almost fall off by themselves.


TIP: To keep raw sweet potatoes from turning dark when peeling, place them in one quart water mixed with 3 tablespoons lemon juice for a few minutes. Drain well before using.