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How Long to Cook Sweet Potatoes (Whole, Medium) in the slow cooker
Specification: Whole sweet potatoes, scrubbed, poked with fork, placed directly into bottom of slow cooker with NO water
Target Temp
200°F (93°C)
Low & Slow
Total Time
360–420 mins
Total Cook Window
Flip Mark
No Flip
Continuous Cook
Internal Safe Temp
205°F (96°C) internal velvety custard
USDA Safe Pull
COOK MODE
Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage
3-Step Execution Protocol
1
Preheat & Prep
Add sweet potatoes (whole, medium) (Whole sweet potatoes, scrubbed, poked with fork, placed directly into bottom of slow cooker with NO water) to the slow cooker. Set to 200°F (93°C).
2
Slow Cook
Cook for 360–420 mins. Keep lid on; do not stir unless specified.
3
Check & Rest
Skin wrinkled and soft; caramel syrup oozing from poke holes; collapses under gentle fork pressure. Confirm internal temperature reaches 205°F (96°C) internal velvety custard. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Verification Basis & Testing Rig
North Carolina SweetPotato Commission Slow Cooker Guidelines; Crock-Pot Vegetable Standards.
Pro Tip: Do NOT wrap in foil; placing sweet potatoes dry in the slow cooker lets their skins caramelize against the heated ceramic crock.
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