Description
This Crock Pot Sweet Potatoes recipe offers a simple, hands-off way to cook perfectly tender sweet potatoes. Utilizing a slow cooker allows the natural sweetness and moisture of the sweet potatoes to develop fully without any added fats or complicated steps, making it an ideal method for busy days or effortless meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 large sweet potatoes
Instructions
- Wash Potatoes: Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes, scrubbing off any dirt from the skin. It’s not necessary to dry them fully as the moisture on the skin will aid the cooking process, but ensure they are not dripping wet.
- Prick Potatoes: Use a fork to prick holes at least 1/4-inch deep all over the sweet potatoes. This allows steam to escape during cooking and helps them cook evenly.
- Cook: Place the sweet potatoes inside the Crock-Pot and cover with the lid. Cook on low for about 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, depending on the size of the potatoes and your slow cooker model.
- Check Tenderness: The sweet potatoes are done when they are easily pierced with a fork, indicating they are perfectly tender inside.
Notes
- Select sweet potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
- Do not add water or other liquids as the sweet potatoes will cook in their natural moisture.
- Cook time may vary depending on your Crock-Pot model and the size of the sweet potatoes.
- Fully cooked sweet potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crock Pot sweet potatoes, slow cooker sweet potatoes, easy sweet potatoes, healthy side dish, gluten free side
