How to Freeze Sweet Potatoes

[@elainehelms5616]

Even though you passed away almost 9 months ago, I am still finding Videos I haven't seen. Bless you for leaving us this wealth of wisdom. Still grieve yours and Mr. Bucky's passing though. RIP. 💕

[@PhyllisStokes]

Thank you! She made over 1400 videos over the years on topics across the spectrum.

[@elainehelms5616]

I started following her in 2016 when I went down to Summerville, SC to take care of my sister after a Stroke. She didn't have a TV and I go hooked on your Mom and Mr. Bucky's videos. When Mr. Bucky passed and then 6 months later your Mom passed, I cried like a Baby. They were so humble, so caring, so welcoming that us viewer fans felt like we'd lost a Family member! So happy that you have picked up the Banner, lifted us up and introduced us to your awesome Family. We are proud to get to know you, your family and look for many new videos going forward! God Bless you. We love your Videos. ❤

[@julierood1228]

@@elainehelms5616 So very sweet of you! I burst into tears and cried like a baby,too! (hubby had tears in his eyes too)We loved the stories Mr.Bucky told, and Miss Phyllis sure had her ways of keeping him in line, keeping up with yard work or what-have-you. We'd laugh and laugh at some of her videos when she'd give him a talking-to. And Mr.Bucky's soft-spoken style, he was a true gentleman. She was quite the lady and we miss her so much! Bless you and yours Miss Elaine!

[@lindastorm7264]

I so miss Phyllis and Mr. Bucky! She taught me so many good recipes. Thanks to their son for keeping the channel going. RIP Phyllis and Bucky! A good name lingers on.

[@arliefor-real9749]

Im still watching your videos my dear! Its just like you're still here with us, and my old heart sings my friend🥰

[@Serenity-sg4jf]

Oh dear Phyllis, the time that you've spent here, you've taught us so much, dear sweet lady.

[@vchart]

You have taught me so much. My mother died when I was 15 and I only remember a few things she taught me. Thank you for all that you do. 💗💗💗

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

Thank you Phyllis even still you are teaching us what things you have learned from your past. Hope you are loving life on the other side...miss you🥰👍

[@patriciaredick9849]

Thank you Phyllis, what a great idea. I would never have thought to do this.. I will be freezing some sweet potatoes this weekend. You have taught me so much, I so enjoy and appreciate you and Mr Bucky.

[@dawnschaefer1187]

I never knew that you could freeze them like that. I bought two twenty pound bags and will be freezing them like this and canning some. Thank you so much for teaching me so many things!

[@somedudeinatunnel3102]

What a sweet, humble older lady :) Thank you for the video, Phyllis!

[@rickvillarreal9219]

I love this Lady. Too bad I didn't find her first. She's a fire type, very smart and very bright. Thank you for your instruction.

[@AmieShull50]

Miss this lady god needed her home❤

[@rubyanderson8800]

My husband and I love sweet potatoes. Thank you Phyllis I will be baking up a load of s.p.'s and freezing them. We have small meals in the evening. This will be perfect and easy.

[@destroymichael]

Hi Phyllis! I found your channel today when I was searching the internet to find out if sweet potatoes (one of my all time favorite foods) held up in the freezer. I was glad to find out from you that they do! I'm a Texas girl and I'm the only member of my family who knows how to cook and enjoys cooking homemade meals. I just wanted to say that I love your videos about southern cooking which are made even better by the fact that your voice is so soothing! I'm so glad to have found you!

[@balgrantango460]

I still enjoy this video, the calmness of her voice. Rest in peace.

[@steveearley4268]

What? Rest In Peace. Tell me more plz, I'm in shock

[@natalialopes719]

I never thought of freezing sweet potatoes. I love this way of storing them. I live alone and this will make a quick easy meal. Thank you so much.

[@ramellin]

For someone that freezes as much food as you do I was wondering how many freezers you actually have. Keep up the good work I love your videos.

[@PhyllisStokes]

Thanks, Willo, I appreciate your leaving this nice comment.

[@enjoy7024]

Such a hard working lady!

[@learninladyhomesteader9374]

We don't like to use the radiation box, but can likely defrost them in the fridge overnight and then reheat in the toaster oven a few minutes so thanks for the idea to freeze! Wouldn't have thought to try that :)

[@chrystataylor2833]

Glad I found this channel - thank you for the advice. I just left my Farmer's Market this morning with a several pounds of sweet potatoes. I knew they could be frozen, but was not exactly sure how to do it without them losing nutrients. I will do it your way; it just makes sense!

[@dparks3784]

I hadn't seen this one before. So many good ideas on Phyllis' site. Hoping and praying for Phyllis' health to improve.

[@zin153]

Miss you Miss Phyllis.

[@shundakm]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, it was just right on time right on time this year bc im from Arkansas and my mommie & dadd get such a BIGGG load of fresh greens & fresh sweet potatoes both right from their family & friends home gardens w/o any terrible & harmful chemicals. So I just love fresh organic sweet potatoes and freshly organic fall & winter greens. so can you let me know if it is okay to follow your instructions for freezing sweet potatoes and storing them in a zip lock freezer safe bag instead of the plastic containers like you have? I get so many great organic home gardens and fields, I love sweet potatoes so much and I bake one for my dinner sometimes or some days I will eat just a sweet potatoes but I have one or sometimes 2. I love them very much and I just wanted to know if they will be just great roasted/baked, cooled & then freezer mine in large zip freezer bags?

[@PhyllisStokes]

+LaShunda McGahee Freezing them in a zip freezer bag would work just fine.

[@crashtosmash1102]

You are correct it's the end of September and in Indiana they were $2.45 for a bag so I couldn't pass them up. I have never cooked them or buy them like I do potatoes so I really appreciate your insight into the health aspect. Ours are smaller than yours but I adjusted the temp and time. Thank you for your information 😊

[@leevalley6851]

You are amazing and you really make wonderful use of your freezer. I am encouraged to copy everything you do. I saw your freezer on another recipe that you did and when I saw how neat and organized it was, I just about fell off my chair. Mine is a dig and hunt event but I am going to try and change my ways, thanks to you, Phyllis.

[@catcolbert9044]

I have a tray of sweet potatoes in the oven now. I would never have thought to bake and freeze them all at the same time. Thanks again. ♡

[@kimsims9293]

Thank you Phyllis , wish i knew this years ago. i wanted to tell you that 2 nights ago i made chicken and noodles and fresh corn as a side , well i needed something extra and i remember a simple recipe you used that you said was old timey and how perfect : it was a can of whole berry cranberry sauce that i happened to have and a can of mandarine oranges . I mixed it up and fed it to grandaughter and she ate almost the whole bowl. she did not like cran sauce till then.it was suprisingly delicious. love your channel and again thank you for this video link. have a blessed day

[@kathyk9519]

I didn't know all of that about sweet potatoes. Thanks.

[@janemills-bishop5279]

Thank you Phyllis just what I needed. Here in Scotland I can only get the sweet potatoes when the store has them in I am so coverted to them they taste yummy.I baked some last week but I pierced them and didn't realise they would leak. Today I have a batch I am going to bake and freeze Thanks again :)

[@missym5440]

I never thought of freezing sweet potatoes. I don’t do much bulk cooking though. I was surprised they were so close together on the pan. I was thinking they needed more space, but it looks like they turned out great, so I'm guessing they don't need elbow room. Have you tried roasted sweet potatoes? I like to peel them, cut them in cubes, along with other veggies such as peppers, onions, white potatoes, zucchini, etc. I toss them in olive oil and season with herbs and bake on a sheet pan. I am enjoying your recipes, and already have several copied down to try. Thanks for sharing.

[@dipredrubi]

I love sweet potatoes, great idea to have them ready.......When you need them to eat, or to bake.....Thank You!!.

[@barbarachapman744]

Thank you for this video.I will be trying this.

[@annmartin9996]

Hello Phyllis, I got some sweet potatoes today and I'm headed for the kitchen to cook them. Getting them ready for smoothies.

[@alyshalewis4379]

Thank you for this video. Very useful.

[@MsUnik44]

Love this, I will be doing it this fall. Finding your tips and how to's really awesome. Thanks

[@lavonnemay5586]

Mercy I miss you! Mr. Bucky and the pups too.

[@mickie4445]

Her information is priceless.RIP

[@wisewillow5731]

Thank you Phyllis :) we just picked our first home grown sweet potatoes 🍠 thanks for the advice :) love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@PhyllisStokes]

Thanks for the information on treats, will try this. The boys get sweet potato bites but I have never dried them before. Thanks, Phyllis

[@jeretta1000]

Thank you so much for this information. I didn't know you could freeze sweet potatoes

[@PhyllisStokes]

Sweet potatoes can easily be frozen if they are cooked prior to freezing.

[@Prudence1733]

Great timeless tips!

[@TimothyJohnLukeSmithPSA]

Thank you Phyllis for sharing you knowledge. A great help to me!

[@awrinkleintimeyesterday6067]

Thank you so much! I am so excited to try this :) Do you not have to pierce the skin before baking? And have you done with white potatoes? If so do you have to pierce skin on them? Thank you :)

[@lvncsr6166]

great video!!! thanks for sharing!

[@bettymahoney8371]

Thank you

[@TheKitten345]

Hello Phyllis just recently come across you videos which i love, have just done some sweet potatoes they way you do them they are delicious thank you will be watching as many more of your videos as time limits best wishes from Valerie

[@rosalynwallace3690]

Can I use zip lock bags

[@phoebemckenzie5707]

have you ever baked yours in the crockpot? i have been doing mine that way and love it only takes about 2 hours on low but my crockpots cook hot?

[@ramellin]

Phoebe Mckenzie Low for 2 hours, got it. Thx

[@A10TOES]

I'm baking my sweet potatoes right now; I love them even more so than the Idaho potatoes, plus my dogs love them too.

[@PhyllisStokes]

Our Poodles love sweet potatoes too. They consider them a treat.

[@joycewiggins8857]

Where do you get those containers from

[@crashtosmash1102]

Shit I just found out Ms. Phyllis passed. I was looking forward to an more from her. I hope she didn't suffer, I know she had some major health problems. Bless her.

[@godchangedmylife-tedbetz19]

THANKS FOR YOUR GREAT IDEA! I did not know you could bake them and freeze them whole. IT WAS NICE OF YOU TO SPEND TIME SHARING WITH US!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!! Ted

[@rbsamar]

Thank u so much. For all ur information

[@thelittlefairylady9757]

Thank you Phyllis! Had no idea one can freeze them. I'm the same w my cooking, a full oven for chicken & potatoes etc Thanks xx Willow-sage

[@johnteill_]

Where can I get those plastic tubs

[@sherrystacyrn589]

Ms Phyllis would save the containers she got from the store,,,,,,salad greens would come in them from the produce aisle.

[@ShadowtimeWriter]

I have a bushel to freeze tomorrow. Thank you for this video.

[@ronniemead805]

Thanks for this great video.

[@snw730]

Thanks so much for this tutorial, Ms. Phyllis! I have one quick question: after thawing the whole potato, could I cube it, or would it be too soft?

[@PhyllisStokes]

It would probably be too soft.

[@snw730]

Phyllis Stokes Got it, thanks!!

[@wheatthicks]

Thanks for this video! This is great!

[@seasons0123]

Thank you very much!!

[@GeorgeBletchly]

Why do you have to soak them in cold water?

[@sherrystacyrn589]

It stops the cooking process @Hardwyck

[@floraadams632]

How do you frezz what potapoes

[@sillygirl722]

I never thought of freezing them. Thanks for sharing and also loved the story about your mom school lunch :)

[@estellebutler7601]

Guess, I didn't know about freezing them..ty. However, I do can them.

[@healthyamerican]

where do i find the clear containers?

[@superbizee1]

Phyllis, can these plastic containers be purchased locally? I love sweet potatoes.

[@mahhubbard]

Phillis awesome video, you look like a kindred spirit. :)))

[@GardensLadyBug]

Found your channel about five minutes ago. Already enjoying and learning from you. I was given a big bag of fresh pulled beat roots and I've never used beets before. Any ideas? BTW I don't like pickled beets. lol Thank you for teaching me about freezing sweet potatoes.

[@PhyllisStokes]

Someone Somewhere Put them in boiling water with tap root still attached, have tops cut at about two inches ( this is to prevent all the juice from coming out the bottom) after about five minutes dump water and put cold water in the pot to cool the beets. This process should cause the peelings to slip off easily and you'll need to cut off the tops and root bottom. Now you can cook them in boiling water sort of like cooking potatoes. After they are cooked or steamed slice and put some butter on them along with a little light brown sugar (not much though) and a little salt.They make an excellent side dish, also you can easily freeze the leftovers for later use.Hope this helps.

[@GardensLadyBug]

Phyllis Stokes Wonderful! I'll make it this evening. Thank you for such a swift and usable response. I've heard they are also good for juicing. So I have two new things to try. I've just washed and boiled potatoes to put away. Now I have to work on a tub of apples we picked a couple of days ago. There is always something to do. lol

[@gladysmilien4786]

Someone Somewhere

[@rubyanderson8800]

I tried both sweet and regular baking potatoes. The sweet potatoes were wonderful reheated with butter cinnamon and b sugar. I tried another persons post on regular baked potatoes, they left a lot to be desired. I tried frying them in Olive oil and butter with onions and peppers. I noticed they had a lot of ice inside the potatoes itself. Tasted bad and we're mushy.

[@riveracarmen9]

Hi there Phyllis, I love your videos, they are very informative. I was wondering if you can tell me were I can find the earth bound containers you use and when is it harvest time for sweat potatoes in NC. I'm looking forward to trying your onion pie. It looks delicious. Yum, Yum! Have a wonderful day!

[@PhyllisStokes]

+Carmen Rivera You can find the Earthbound salads at most grocery stores just wash the container when finished and it's ready to be used.Sweet potatoes are a warm weather crop, you'll find them in abundance in late summer. I think N.C. is the number one producer in this country. My grandfather use to dig them with a pitch fork, leave them lying on top of the ground and let the heat and humidity cure them for several days in late August. When cured properly they should be very sweet.

[@riveracarmen9]

Thanks Phyllis, I should of figured that one out myself DA!

[@wandadarsey6728]

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[@katbeiswenger7585]

Hi I enjoyed this video but can you boil, peel and slice before you freeze? I don't want to lose all those vitamins but it seemed to be easier on me if it was ready for whatever meal I was going to make and not take up so much room in my freezer. Thank you for your time.

[@PhyllisStokes]

You can certainly fix the sweet potatoes by cooking them ahead of time and then freezing. Here's the only thing about boiling sweet potatoes - they lose some potassium in the water in which they are cooked. I fix sweet potatoes sometimes by peeling and slicing then cooking them in orange juice, adding butter, cinnamon and a little brown sugar. They freeze well this way. We mostly use our sweet potatoes in smoothies, sweet potato pie and sweet potato muffins and bread. Hope this helps.

[@joybickerstaff194]

Phyllis Stokes cooked n orange juice, that caught my interest, go to try this!

[@eilidhaylee9519]

Phyllis, I have searched your site to see if you have a tutorial on freezing white potatoes, I did not see one. I have looked at other videos on how to, but they did not say how they were used after freezing. Potatoes can go to waste around here, so I thought about blanching and freezing some. Do you think it would work for making most potato dishes>

[@PhyllisStokes]

One year when I purchase a bushel of white potatoes I froze them fully cooked. I placed them in quart freezer bags and mashed them down flat. They could only be used for creamed or mashed potatoes since some of the water separates from the potato. They made excellent mashed or creamed potatoes by defrosting in the microwave then adding cream, butter and salt and using my mixer. I actually drained out some of the water in the freezer bag before mixing them. The potatoes were very good this way but could probably not be used any other way. It worked out surprisingly well since the potatoes are already done making creamed potatoes was really easy since they did not have to be peeled or cooked.

[@eilidhaylee9519]

Thanks for the reply, I will give this a try, can't be any worse than having to throw out potatoes that have gone mushy. One thing I have learned, take them out of those plastic grocery bags, moisture accelerates the spoilage.

[@andielliott7721]

We eat Sweet Potato Bread every day.

[@johnteill_]

I'm going to go hard with this 😁

[@seasons0123]

Would you flip the sweet potatoes over if they are in the crock-pot??

[@PhyllisStokes]

+Angela Ponder Never made sweet potatoes in the crockpot but my guess is you probably would need to turn them over.

[@pwillowilliams]

Hi Phyllis, I concur with the comments below. Glad I've found you - loved all the information - and your voice IS really soothing - and such a lovely face and hands! Thanks for sharing.

[@phoebemckenzie5707]

are canned sweet potatoes just as good for you?

[@PhyllisStokes]

I don't really care for the canned sweet potatoes, they are not as tasty as those you bake in the oven. Because the canned sweet potatoes are packed in water you probably lose a lot of the potassium in the water so no, I do not think they are as healthy as the fresh baked sweet potatoes.

[@warrenlc57]

Please share your sweet potato smoothie recipe! Subscribed!

[@PhyllisStokes]

If you look at my channel under playlist "Healthy Green Smoothies" you'll see I use sweet potatoes frequently in our smoothies. Thanks for watching and subscribing. I have also used purple sweet potatoes recently, here's the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4DGn3prh6mBfc0

[@warrenlc57]

YW. I love your channel. Thank you.

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[@toniearnest1861]

They look like Yams to me ... Our Sweet Potatoes are not that orange !!!