How to cook sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a versatile and flavourful vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Here are a few popular methods for cooking sweet potatoes:

1. Baking: Sweet potatoes can be washed and dried, then baked in the oven at 180-200C (350-400F) for 45-60 minutes or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

2. Boiling: Sweet potatoes can be peeled and diced, then boiled for about 15-20 minutes or until they are tender. This method is good for mashing or pureeing.

3. Frying: Sweet potatoes can be cut into fries or cubes and fried in oil for about 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

4. Roasting: Sweet potatoes can be peeled, diced and tossed with oil, salt, pepper, and any other seasonings of your choice, then roasted in the oven at 180-200C (350-400F) for about 30-40 minutes or until tender.

5. Grilling: Sweet potatoes can be sliced, seasoned and grilled for a smoky and savoury flavour.

6. Microwaving: Sweet potatoes can be poked with a fork, wrapped in damp paper towel and microwaved for about 8-12 minutes on high or until tender.

7. Steaming: Sweet potatoes can be peeled and diced, then steamed for about 15-20 minutes or until tender.

8. Slow-cooking: Sweet potatoes can be peeled, diced and added to a slow-cooker with other ingredients such as meats, vegetables, and liquids.

These are just a few examples, sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetable that can be cooked in many ways, and you can experiment with different cooking methods and seasonings to find the perfect combination that fits your taste. Remember that before cooking sweet potatoes, they should be well scrubbed and peeled, as the skin can be tough and bitter.

When they're in season you can buy sweet potatoes online with Fresh Farm Deliveries. We deliver to Halifax, Todmorden, Littleborough, Hebden Bridge, Haworth and surrounding areas (BD13-23, HX and OL14-15 postcodes).