Gil Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 What would you do with them all? No deserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) No clue. Can you can or preserve them at all? Give them away? Puree and freeze? Edited June 12, 2022 by mommyoffive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Keep a reasonable amount, give the rest away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Casserole Hash—cooked with apples or pears and sausage or bacon Steamed with butter Whipped—there are some recipes with orange juice, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany1116 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 They'll store for a few months in a cool, dark place away from onions. We make a beef and sweet potato hash that is pretty good. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I’d dice up a bunch and freeze so later I could roast and make a sweet potato hash. We love it with salmon. Dice sweet potatoes, drizzle olive oil over them, sprinkle liberally with smoked paprika, salt and pepper a bit, and roast them until done and a bit browned. Meanwhile I dice red onion and red bell pepper and sauté them in some butter or olive oil. When the sweet potatoes are done, toss with the onion and pepper mixture and serve. (I’ve never been able to get all three to be done at the same time, hence the method) Baked sweet potato fries are always a big hit here. I might even boil and mash some to make a sweet potato pie at holiday time. 100 pounds is a lot, though!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livetoread Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I guess I'd do them my favorite way - just bake them whole until they are super soft, sweet and caramelizing - scoop out the insides and then freeze. Then I'd thaw and eat as wanted. I just add salt and pepper. I should add that I don't think I've ever tried freezing them this way because they don't last long enough to get into the freezer, but I would think they would freeze well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 You would need a pressure canner to can them safely. I would also go the dice, roast and freeze route. Can add to soups, burritos, etc. I would keep some for at least a month in a cool place to eat fresh. We eat them frequently just baked as a side. I'm jealous you have so many. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 5 minutes ago, Spirea said: You would need a pressure canner to can them safely. I would also go the dice, roast and freeze route. Can add to soups, burritos, etc. I would keep some for at least a month in a cool place to eat fresh. We eat them frequently just baked as a side. I'm jealous you have so many. Why has it not occurred to me to add roasted diced sweet potatoes to burritos? Thanks for that idea! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I'd make a big batch in the instant pot and freeze in meal-sized portions. Slice some, oil, season, and roast, then eat and/or freeze. Chop, saute, and use to make soup, freeze. Etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I'd have no problem eating them as my main starch at every meal until they were gone. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal_Bear Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 You can definitely put sweet potatoes in curries. I've never tried it but I have heard of sweet potato in chili. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 https://tasty.co/recipe/sweet-potato-and-black-bean-burritos https://www.contentednesscooking.com/sweet-potato-curry/ https://buildyourbite.com/sweet-potato-hash-recipe/ https://kalynskitchen.com/roasted-sweet-potatoes-sausage-and-broccoli-sheet-pan-meal/ https://www.healthycanning.com/canning-sweet-potatoes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 100 lbs? I love sweet potatoes but that’s a lot! I’d probably see if the local food bank or soup kitchen could use some. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 How much freezer space do you have? sweet potato makes a really yummy soup with curry paste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 We go through loads of sweet potatoes. I use them in all kinds of recipes and always keep a container of roasted sweet potato in the fridge for snacking, adding to salads, etc. I roast up a big batch for my dogs every week, too. We like Japanese and purple sweet potatoes best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Bake, peel, mash, freeze. The mash can be used in muffins like canned pumpkin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Mmmmm...well, quite a few would get eaten immediately: -Sweet potato rounds: cut into 1/2 in slices, drizzle with oil and salt, bake until tender. At the last few minutes top with chopped pickled jalapenos and cheese. -Twice baked sweet potatoes with thyme, rosemary, and taleggio or marscapone -Sweet potato hash -ravioli with the mixture from the twice baked sweet potatoes. Serve with a brown-butter & sage sauce or an American alfredo sauce. After that there'd be about half left, and those would get stored in the cool, dark cupboard and be good for months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I use them in chili in place if the beans! They're delicious. You just peel, cut into cubes, and add during the boiling part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 10 hours ago, livetoread said: I guess I'd do them my favorite way - just bake them whole until they are super soft, sweet and caramelizing - scoop out the insides and then freeze. Then I'd thaw and eat as wanted. I just add salt and pepper. I should add that I don't think I've ever tried freezing them this way because they don't last long enough to get into the freezer, but I would think they would freeze well. This is what I do, but I do freeze them. The frozen mashed sweet potatoes defrost to be a bit more watery than the original. The texture changes just slightly, but I think they are still very good. I usually buy a bunch of sweet potatoes when they are on sale around Thanksgiving and do this. I steam them in foil until they are really soft, scoop them out, mash it, and freeze (don't put anything in it like dairy or it might not freeze well). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 10 hours ago, Annie G said: Why has it not occurred to me to add roasted diced sweet potatoes to burritos? Thanks for that idea! My first thought was burritos! OMG, it's a game changer with black bean burritos. I can eat that combo until I about burst, it's so good. Also go nicely in a grain bowl along with chicken, broccoli and whatnot. I usually bake, cut up (I just cut in half since I'm fairly lazy that way) then freeze. Add to whatever strikes my fancy at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 100 pounds? What is that? Like four or five of the big ones? 😜 Baked sweet potatoes can be topped in a savory way and pre baked can also be in the fridge for snacks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) I have roasted some and mashed them (without any add ins) and froze them. They are fine when you thaw them and you can add in whatever at that time and warm them up (I use a microwave for warming them). Edited June 12, 2022 by Bambam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I have baked them and then frozen them still in their skins. I don’t think we thawed them slowly afterwards—I think we microwaved them to warm them up. They turned out pretty well, but it’s been a while since I’ve tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Anything you can do with other potatoes, you can do with sweet potatoes. They even make great baked potatoes. The sweet dish people serve at Thanksgiving give them a bad name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, elroisees said: I use them in chili in place if the beans! They're delicious. You just peel, cut into cubes, and add during the boiling part. Yes, because if the recipe has beans, it isn't a chili. You make a variation of stew, so of course a potato works well. Edited June 12, 2022 by shawthorne44 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 5 hours ago, carriede said: Bake, peel, mash, freeze. The mash can be used in muffins like canned pumpkin. This, but freeze them in ice cube trays, pop them out when frozen and stick them in zip lock bags. They’re good for dog treats. We do this with canned pumpkin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamerGirl Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Buy a dehydrator Make chips. Throw a party Seriously answer, make hash, cut them up or freeze. Donate some to a food pantry. But I was not kidding about the dehydrator and veggie chips. Highly recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, DreamerGirl said: Buy a dehydrator Make chips. Throw a party Seriously answer, make hash, cut them up or freeze. Donate some to a food pantry. But I was not kidding about the dehydrator and veggie chips. Highly recommend. I actually started looking at dehydrator options earlier today, as a result of this thread. I guess I got sidetracked. LOL Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Cook 1 cup of quinoa. Steam some kale. Cook one sweet potato in the microwave, then cut into large chunks. Mix all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Do breakfast muffins with low sugar count as dessert? Because you could make a bunch and freeze them. Pack them with nuts and dried cranberries and things too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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