And how long do sweet potatoes last, exactly?
The experts weigh in.
Simply Recipes / Lori Rice
Sweet potatoes are the unsung heroes of fall cooking.
Simply Recipes / Lori Rice
These sweet-fleshed tubers are delicious simplybaked, steamed,microwaved, or servedin their jackets.
There are so many easy and nourishing ways to enjoy them.
So right about when the temperature outside starts dropping, I start stocking my pantry with sweet potatoes.
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And sometimes I end up with more than I can cook before they start shriveling up and rotting.
Also, the sweet potato should be firm to the touch.
If it’s soft or limp, it’s probably already starting to go bad.
Sally Vargas
Instead, keep sweet potatoes at room temperature, in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place.
Think basement or dark pantry rather than window sill.
However, despite feeling nice and sturdy, sweet potatoes do not last forever.
I have a go at enjoy them within 10 days of buying them.
