How far in advance can sweet potatoes be peeled?

How long (hours or days)can sweet potatoes be peeled before they are used? Do they go brown quickly like regular potatoes? Are there methods for holding them?

Best Answer

Speaking as someone who's had to prep ahead two garbage barrels of sweet potatoes for a giant gumbo event:

If you're just peeling them a few hours ahead, then just hold them whereever. Unlike russet potatoes, sweet potatoes (especially garnet yams) do not turn brown or lose texture on exposure to air.

If you're going to be holding them for a couple days, then drop them in cold water and refrigerate it. Or drop them in ice water and add more ice about twice a day (this is what we had to do, it took 2 days to prep all the ingredients). Wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap might also work, but I haven't tried it.

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Quick Answer about "How far in advance can sweet potatoes be peeled?"

You can peel sweet potatoes 3-4 days in advance. The sweet potato won't brown as quickly as a white potato. There are many easy storage options for sweet potatoes, before and after preparation. Make sure you store your potatoes in a quality airtight container, like these found on Amazon.

How far in advance can you peel and cut sweet potatoes?

Potatoes: Peel or pare and chop up to a day in advance. Store in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator. Sweet potatoes: Peel and chop 3 to 4 days in advance. Store in a sealed bag or container with an airtight lid in the refrigerator.

Will sweet potatoes go bad if you cut them ahead of time?

You can absolutely cut sweet potatoes a day or two in advance, but make sure to store them in cold water in the refrigerator. Otherwise, they'll dry out pretty quickly after they're cut.

How long do peeled sweet potatoes last?

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Can you peel sweet potatoes the night before cooking?

After you have successfully peeled and cubed your sweet potatoes, you can either cook them immediately or preserve them overnight. When storing peeled sweet potato in the fridge, place them in a bowl of cold water. Dry them off with a paper towel to further reduce bacteria before cooking them, as advised by the FDA.