Description
One of the best cooking methods for sweet potatoes is to boil them. This simple way to prep them for any sweet potato recipe will help you create a variety of dishes, from that sweet potato pie to the perfect side dish for any meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Sweet Potatoes, cubed (3 medium sweet potatoes is roughly 1 pound)
- Water
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly.
- Cut sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- Add sweet potatoes to a medium pot.
- Cover the sweet potatoes with water bringing the water line an inch above the potatoes.
- Add salt to the pot and bring to a boil. (This should take about 7-minutes.)
- Turn down to a simmer, cooking for an additional 12-15 minutes. (Until fork tender.) The exact timing will vary depending on what size sweet potato cubes you cut as well as your elevation.))
- Drain water and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
Keywords: cooking tips