Sweet potatoes have a high water content. If you freeze them without cooking them first, they're likely to get freezer burn and develop an unpleasant texture. Try blanching your potatoes to save prep time. If you need to quickly prepare sweet potatoes for the freezer, try blanching them. 24 февр. 2022 г.
Can you freeze a whole raw sweet potato?
Sweet potatoes are best either partly or fully cooked before freezing – do not freeze raw! Potatoes will last in the freezer for 10-12 months; be sure to remove as much air from the bag as possible.
Do you have to blanch sweet potatoes before freezing?
Yes, you can freeze sweet potatoes but unfortunately not without partially cooking them first. You can freeze them sliced, diced, or mashed. This rule goes for any potato really. Due to sweet potatoes and other potatoes having a high water content freezing them without cooking them first doesn't work out well.
How do you freeze sweet potatoes without cooking them?
If freezing roasted whole sweet potatoes, wrap each one in aluminum foil then place in a bag or container to store in the freezer. Store in the freezer for up to 6 months. For boiled or mashed potatoes, transfer them to bags or containers. If freezing mashed potatoes, use your hands to flatten them in the bag.
Can you peel sweet potatoes and freeze them?
Here's how to prepare the sweet spud for freezing: Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes, then slice them according to your preference. No need to peel the skin off, since it will peel off easily once cooked. Toss them in a pot of boiling water and cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
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