Sweet Potatoes
Sous vide sweet potatoesSweet Potatoes by the best everyday methods and appliances.
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Step-by-step
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Prepping Sweet Potatoes for Sous Vide
Peel if preferred or leave skin on. Cut into uniform halves or half-inch thick slices — even sizing is critical since the water bath cooks at a constant rate. Pat dry, then place in a single layer in a zip-lock or vacuum-seal bag with minimal overlap. Remove as much air as possible; a vacuum sealer is best, but the water displacement method works with a zip-lock. Optionally add a drizzle of olive oil, salt, or fresh thyme if finishing by roasting later.
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Sous Vide Sweet Potatoes at 150°F
Set your sous vide circulator to 150°F. Once the bath is up to temp, lower the sealed bag in and make sure it's fully submerged — clip it to the container side if it floats. Cook 1 hour for slices or small pieces, 2–3 hours for whole or large sweet potatoes. At the minimum time, gently press the bag: the potato should feel tender and yielding. If still firm, return to the bath for 30 more minutes and check again.
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Finishing & Serving Sous Vide Sweet Potatoes
Remove bag from water bath and open carefully — steam will escape. Potatoes are fully cooked and ready to season and serve as-is. For a roasted finish: preheat oven to 400°F, pat pieces dry, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, spread on a rimmed baking sheet, roast 30 minutes until bottom is browned, flip, roast another 15–20 minutes. The interior is already done — oven is for color and caramelization only. Pat dry before roasting or they'll steam instead of brown. Make-ahead option: chill sealed bag in fridge and roast the next day.
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