A good portion of stores will have them on sale for super cheap prices, easily under $1 a pound at most places. If you are trying to get your ingredients as early as you can, you can buy them right at the start of November if you want. Sweet potatoes can last 2-3 weeks, or even a month if stored properly.
When should I buy sweet potatoes?
Sweet potatoes are available year-round, and are at their peak during the winter. Choose small to medium sweet potatoes that are heavy for their size. Avoid any with bruises or signs of sprouting. Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes should have uniformly colored skin.
How long do uncooked sweet potatoes last in the fridge?
Sweet potatoes last for a couple weeks to one month at room temperature and about three months in the fridge. If you want to keep them usable for longer than that, consider freezing them.
How long are sweet potatoes good on the shelf?
When Raw. Stored on the counter, raw sweet potatoes will generally last for one to two weeks. If you have access to a cool, dark, dry area (similar to the root cellars of our ancestors), sweet potatoes can last about a month. Maximize the shelf life by storing at a cool room temperature.
How long does unopened sweet potatoes last?
Sweet Potatoes last about 3-5 weeks in the pantry and about 2-3 months in the fridge. Keep in mind that the shelf life of sweet potatoes greatly depends on a variety of factors, such as the best by date, the preparation method and how they are stored.
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