A Guide to Sweet Potatoes
VARIETY | CHARACTERISTICS/ FLAVOR | USES | |
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Yams (Covington, Jewel) | Rosy pink and orange skin with a bright orange flesh. Sweet and moist when cooked. | Roast, bake, mash or use to make sweet potato pie or sweet potato fries. | |
Sweet Potato (Bonita, Jersey) | Tan or white skin with a light yellow interior. Slightly sweet with a creamy texture. | Roast, mash, bake or use in soups and stews. | |
Red Garnet Sweet Potato | Dark red skin with orange and red flesh. Sweet and moist when cooked. | Roast, mash or use to make sweet potato pie or sweet potato fries. | |
Oriental Sweet Potato | Purple skin with a light white interior. Slightly sweeter than a yam. Dry in texture. | Roast, mash, bake or use in soups and stews. | |
Stokes Purple Sweet Potato | Purple skin with a deep, rich purple interior. Dry in texture. High in antioxidants. | Bake, steam, boil, roast or fry. The drier texture of this potato lends better to high-moisture cooking methods. |