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Red Potatoes

Inventory, 50 lbs : 176.85
This item was last sold on : 08/22/19

• 121 Featured Restaurants

• 26 Recipe Ideas

• 5 Sharess

Description/Taste

Red potatoes are small to medium in size and are round or oval with a somewhat uniform shape. The thin skin is ruby to deep red and is smooth with some light brown speckling, spots, and indentations. There are also a few medium-set eyes found across the surface of the skin. The flesh is crisp, white, and firm. When cooked, Red potatoes have a waxy and dense texture and a mild, buttery, and earthy flavor.

Seasons/Availability

Red potatoes are available year-round.

Current Facts

Red potatoes, botanically classified as Solanum tuberosum, is a broad category encompassing many different varieties that belong to the Solanaceae, or nightshade family along with tomatoes, eggplant, and bell peppers. Red potatoes are globally known for holding their shape well when cooked and can be used in a number of culturally diverse recipes. They are also widely popular being both commercially grown and cultivated in home gardens for individual use. Red potatoes are often labeled as "new potatoes,” though this categorization only refers to the Red potatoes that are harvested prematurely and have a small size.

Nutritional Value

Red potatoes contain vitamin C, fiber, and some iron.

Applications

Red potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as boiling, mashing, baking, or roasting. They readily absorb accompanying flavors and offer a textural element in a variety of dishes both cold and hot. Red potatoes are considered an excellent salad potato because they hold their shape well when cooked and can be roasted and smashed when small in size. They can also be used in soups, stews, and curries, or served baked or mashed. Red potatoes are popularly diced and sautéed for breakfast hash or sliced thin and used on pizza. They can be cubed, roasted, and served alongside meats as a hearty side dish. Red potatoes pair well with lemon, garlic, parmesan cheese, rosemary, herbs, basil, dill, parsley, goat cheese, leeks, sausage, Shishito peppers, and green beans. They will keep for a couple of weeks when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The Red potato is an extremely popular potato both grown commercially and in home gardens. Many families in the United States grow up only using Red potatoes because of their ease of use and because of tradition that carries down from generation to generation. The Red potato is an important economic crop for countries throughout the world as it offers a number of varieties and flavors, is filling, and families of all economic standings have access to it.

Geography/History

The Red potato was first cultivated in the mountains of Peru. Spanish explorers then brought the potato with them on returning voyages and introduced it to Europe in the 1560s. When potatoes became popular and spread across Europe, they were also carried to the United States. Today, Red potatoes are widely available and can be found in South America, the United States, and in Europe.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	619-209-7759
Marriott Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-696-0234 x6051
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
The LOT (Liberty Station)	San Diego CA	619-987-9537
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Come On In Cafe High Bluff	San Diego CA	858-350-5538
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-443-9192
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
ALMA
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Eddie V's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-5500

the other 101...

Mitch's Seafood	San Diego CA	619-222-8787
Eco Caters Organics	San Diego CA	619-997-8792
Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-233-6623
Fiddler's Green	San Diego CA	619-222-2216
Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-759-1843
West Root 2019	San Diego CA	619-276-6700
Breakfast Bitch	San Diego CA	424-288-0408
Stout Public House	San Diego CA	619-702-7933
Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
Primavera Ristorante	Coronado CA	619-435-0454
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla	San Diego CA	310-407-9937
Jensens Finest Foods - Deli	San Diego CA	619-550-2097
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Fish Market Downtown	San Diego CA	619-232-3474
Hundred Proof	San Diego CA	619-501-6404
The Glass Door	San Diego CA	619-544-0164
Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	858-395-8809
Come On In Paseo	San Diego CA	858-523-0221
Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-238-9880
Dublin Square	San Diego CA	619-239-5818
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Absolution by the Sea	La Jolla CA	760-504-6075
Small Bar	San Diego CA	619-795-7998
Maderas Golf Club	Poway CA	858-451-8100
Handlery Hotel & Resort	San Diego CA	619-298-0511
Mary Frese	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Theatre Box-San Diego	San Diego CA	6198142225
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy	San Diego CA	6192970235
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	619-281-2539
Capri Blu	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-756-2471
The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo	San Diego CA	858-451-9100
The Meal Prep Co	San Diego CA	619-415-0106
The LOT (Fashion Island)	Newport Beach CA	949-281-0069
Aztec Shops Warehouse	San Diego CA	619-594-7641
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Clambake Catering	San Diego CA	858-220-9247
Horton Grand Hotel	San Diego CA	619-544-1886
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Jimmy O's	Del Mar CA	858-350-3732
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Hash House A Go Go	San Diego CA	619-298-4646
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	6194356611
Exhale	Oceanside CA	760-420-2098
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Volcano Rabbit	San Diego CA	619-232-8226
Hotel Indigo	San Diego CA	619-906-4805
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
One Door North	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Bar Bodega	San Diego CA	619-544-0500
Turf Supper Club	San Diego CA	619-234-6363
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
San Diego Culinary Institute Inc.	La Mesa CA	619-644-2100
Grande Ole BBQ Flinn Springs	El Cajon CA	619-312-0714
The Crossings	Carlsbad CA	760-444-1800
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Banquets	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-255-4100
Ki's Kitchen Commissary	VISTA CA	760-438-8606
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Pendry SD (Lion Fish)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Ranch Catering	San Diego CA	858-491-9100
St. Paul's Villa	San Diego CA	619-232-2996
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Pantai Inn	La Jolla CA	858-224-7600
Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
Tavern at the Beach	San Diego CA	858-272-6066
Whiskey Girl	San Diego CA	619-236-1616
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	619-291-1220
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-543-2764
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Doubletree Hotel Circle	San Diego CA	619-881-6900
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Surf Side Cuisine (Deli)	San Diego CA	619-507-0891
Pour House	Oceanside CA	760-730-5944
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Cafe Gratitude San Diego	San Diego CA	619-736-5077
Beach Plum Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-931-1362
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-657-6473
West Coast Tavern	San Diego CA	619-295-1688
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Urban Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-239-2222

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Red Potatoes. One

is easiest, three is harder.

This Savory Vegan		Vegan Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Tips From a Typical Mom		Potato Soup
Jen Reviews		Filet Mignon with Drunken Mushrooms and Mashed Potatoes
Wine and Glue		Italian Roasted Smashed Potatoes
Our Salty Kitchen		Healthy No Mayo Potato Salad
Eat Good 4 LIfe		Parmesan and Romano Mashed Potatoes
Dinners For a Year and Beyond		New England Clam Chowder
Bowl of Delicious		Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes
Little Dairy on the Prairie		Loaded Crash Potatoes
Wonky Wonderful		Roasted Potatoes

the other 16...

Audrey's Apron		“Skinny” Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sugar N Spice Gals		Parmesan Roasted Red Potatoes
Aberdeens Kitchen		Southwest Roasted Potato Salad
Running In A Skirt		Skinny Crock Pot Potato Cheddar Soup
She Likes Food		Roasted Potato Cups Filled with Loaded Guacamole
This Savory Vegan		Vegan Potato Habanero White Pizza
Natasha's Kitchen		Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
The Cozy Apron		Saucy Hungarian Red Potato Goulash
The Pinning Mama		Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Treat a Week		Tamarind Chickpea Curry
Cooking Classy		Parmesan-Herb Roasted Potatoes
Handful of Recipes		Potato Stew
Everyday Made Fresh		Chicken Stew
Foodie Crush		Loaded Twice Baked Red Potatoes
Naturally Ella		Smoked Paprika Red Potatoes and Egg Bake
Running In A Skirt		5 Ingredient Crock Pot Rosemary Lemon Red Potatoes

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Leucadia Farmer's Market

Gaytan Family Farms
Riverside CA

Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 61 days ago, 6/23/19

Farm Runners Near Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States
About 230 days ago, 1/04/19
Sharer's comments : Red Vickings

Hayward Farmers Market

Farmacy Acres
Hayward , 54843
1-715-762-4913

Wisconsin, United States
About 403 days ago, 7/16/18
Sharer's comments : Red Potatoes spotted at Hayward Farmers Market.

New Seasons Market Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States
About 582 days ago, 1/17/18

First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States
About 583 days ago, 1/17/18
Sharer's comments : Red Potatoes spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op.