Have some sweet potatoes leftover after Thanksgiving? Sweet potatoes are extremely perishable so you’ll want to take some special steps to store them.
Wipe the dirt from the sweet potatoes but don’t wash them, since any moisture on them will cause them to spoil faster.
Sweet potatoes should not be refrigerated. They should be kept in a cool, dry, dark place like a cabinet, pantry, or cellar. If the temperature is 50 to 60 degrees in the storage space they should last up to a month. If kept at room temperature, they will last a week or less.
Once you have wiped off the dirt, place them in a cardboard box lined with paper or in a paper bag with an apple inside. The apple will prevent them from budding.