Comments on: Thanksgiving Prep: Crockpot Sweet Potatoes

By: roni

roni — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:09:56 +0000

Noel - When I first made it I only used 1lb and there was to much marinade. So for Thanksgiving I upped it and used 4 potatoes. I didn’t weigh it however so I can’t give you a poundage.

You can see my experiment video here.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJli0aBN9Hs Skip to 2:35 into it or the potato part. it may help.

It REALLY depends on how big your potatoes are. If they are like the ones I had in the video (about 1 lb each) I’d go for 2 per the marinade I have above. But if you have 4lbs or more I’d double what I have above.

I hope this is making sense! LOL Just so you know you really can’t mess it up and you really only need a bit of the marinade to bring out the flavor of the potatoes.

By: Noel

Noel — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:56:00 +0000

Roni — It says you used 1 lb of potatoes, but it also says 4 large sweet potatoes (~5 inches long). I picked up 4 large sweet potatoes at the grocery store, and I weighed them after they were bagged and found they were about 3 lbs. Are you sure you used 1 lb? I am trying to figure out the discrepancy….I have the ingredients and want to try the recipe, just want to make sure I don’t have the ratios off.

Thanks!
Noel

By: Dawn

Dawn — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:29:10 +0000

First, I’d like to say I’ve been reading your posts for a while and thank you for all the wonderful ideas and words of encouragement.

Next, these potatoes sound delish! I just started making sweet potatoes within the past 2 months, and I found that boiling them in water with cinnamon really gives them a nice kick.

Thanks for all the wonderful updates and product info, keep up the great work!

By: ttfn300

ttfn300 — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:46:21 +0000

hmm, fantastic idea roni!! GOOD LUCK on turkey day :)

By: Steph.

Steph. — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:40:13 +0000

This sounds SO good that I want to try it before Thanksgiving! And, Krista’s ingredients sound good too. Thanks for a great idea, Roni! You have been one busy little beaver with the cooking lately, haven’t you? Hope everything turns out perfect for Turkey Day!

By: Krista

Krista — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 02:29:34 +0000

What a fantastic idea! I’m swapping honey, balsamic vinegar, and allspice for maple syrup, cider vinegar, and pumpkin pie spice. Can’t wait to see how it turns out! Thanks, Roni. You rock.

By: roni

roni — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:51:27 +0000

I was worried about the liquid too! But it worked, they sort of “steamed” in there. It was nice.

By: Angie

Angie — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:48:31 +0000

Aww man, those look so good but my stepson has asked for the traditional (I don’t eat mine with marshmallows blech) but hubby and stepson do. First time he has had Thanksgiving with us for as long as I can remember so he gets what he wants this year ha ha.

Those look really tasty though.

By: kyree90

kyree90 — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:22:17 +0000

They do look fantastic … but is that enough liquid for the crock pot? Seems like it’s a bit dry. Guess I’ll have to try it to find out, eh?

By: Laura Brandon

Laura Brandon — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:01:54 +0000

Wow, girl, you are brave for taking on Thanksgiving all by yourself! These look great!!

By: roni

roni — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:31:34 +0000

Anna - I think Apple cider would be better then fine! It would add a nice flavor! Try it and let us know!

-Roni

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:55:22 +0000

I think this sounds & looks fabulous. Great idea for Thanksgiving. Thanks for your comments.