How to Boil Sweet Potatoes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wash your sweet potatoes.

   You should always wash produce before cooking it.
   
   Sweet potatoes are no different.
   
   To wash sweet potatoes, run them under cold tap water.
   
   Remove any excess dirt or debris from the potato.
   
   Make sure the skin is completely clean before you proceed., You can either use a vegetable peeler or a pairing knife to remove a sweet potato's skin.
   
   You should also cut off either end of the potato with a knife.If you're having trouble peeling your sweet potato, scrub it with a produce brush first.
   
   This should loosen the skin, and make the peeling process easier. , Find a pot that's big enough that you can fully emerge your sweet potato, or sweet potatoes, in water.
   
   You want to make sure all the potatoes fit comfortably without being crowded.
   
   You also want to make sure you have a cover for the pot you choose.Once you find a suitable pot, fill it about halfway full with tap water.
   
   Add your sweet potato, or sweet potatoes, to the pot.
   
   Make sure they're all covered with water.
   
   If necessary, add a bit more water.
   
   Bring the water to a boil. , Add your sweet potato, or sweet potatoes, to the pot.
   
   Cover the pot and allow the potatoes to cook for about 10 minutes.
   
   After 10 minutes have passed, remove the cover from the pot.The potatoes should be tender enough that you can pierce the outside of the potatoes easily.
   
   However, you should not be able to pass the knife through the sweet potatoes. , If your sweet potatoes are not tender enough after 10 minutes, cook them for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
   
   You may also want to cook your sweet potatoes longer if you want very soft sweet potatoes, such as the kind you would use in mashed potatoes.
   
   These need to be cooked for 25 to 30 minutes.When the sweet potatoes are cooked to your desired tenderness, drain them with a colander and set them aside to cool.
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   Step 2: Peel the potato.

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   Step 3: Prepare a pot.

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   Step 4: Cook the potatoes for 10 minutes and then check them.

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   Step 5: Cook longer

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   Step 6: if necessary.

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