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Description/Taste
Yukon Gold potatoes are medium to large in size and are round to oblong with a slightly flattened shape. The smooth, thin, and gold to light brown skin is relatively eye free creating a uniform texture and shape. The skin is also speckled with many small, brown spots. The flesh is yellow to gold, firm, moist, and waxy. When cooked, Yukon Gold potatoes take on a creamy and tender consistency with a rich, buttery, and earthy flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Yukon Gold potatoes are available year-round.
Current Facts
Yukon Gold potatoes, botanically classified as Solanum tuberosum ‘Yukon Gold,’ were the first potato bred in Canada to be mass marketed by name. Its namesake pays homage to the Yukon River and gold rush country and is a nod to its golden-hued flesh and skin. Yukon Gold potatoes are extremely popular in North America and can be used in both dry and wet-heat cooking methods, allowing them to be versatile and used in a variety of culinary applications.
Nutritional Value
Yukon Gold potatoes contain nearly twice as much vitamin C as a regular baking potato and provide some potassium as well.
Applications
Yukon Gold potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as roasting, grilling, frying, mashing, sautéing, and boiling. Extremely versatile, these potatoes can be boiled and mashed or used to make gratins, hash browns, and purees. Yukon Gold potatoes are also a popular potato choice for French fries. They pair well with cream, butter, garlic, bacon, cheese, fried and scrambled eggs, and herbs such as oregano, cilantro, sage, basil, and tarragon. Yukon Gold potatoes will keep up to two weeks when stored in a cool, dry, and dark location.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Yukon Gold potatoes have been a favorite potato to serve at high profile events in the United States because of its versatile nature. The Obamas preferred this potato when in the White House and it was served dauphinoise at the state dinner. 600 kilograms of Yukon Gold potatoes were also used at the Oscars award show in 2016 where Wolfgang Puck served the tubers with crème Fraiche and Caspian caviar.
Geography/History
The Yukon Gold potato was created in the 1960s by Gary Johnston, scientist and agricultural icon in Canada. He bred the first Yukon Gold variety at Ontario Agricultural College in 1966 from a potato from North Dakota, called norgleam with a wild South American yellow-fleshed variety. Released to the market in 1980, the Yukon Gold was the first potato in Canada to be labeled with its name rather than just a color description. Today the Yukon Gold grows throughout Canada, the Midwest and Western regions of the United States and is widely found at grocers and farmers markets.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Jo's Mission Hills Diner | San Diego CA | 619-417-3801 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-842-1046 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Chef Andrew Bachelier | Encinitas CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-510-9220 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-451-9100 |
| Pannikin La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Eclipse Chocolate | San Diego CA | 619-578-2984 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Public Square Coffee House | La Mesa CA | 619-729-2672 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Rare Society | San Diego CA | 619-501-6404 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Woods Kitchen Foods | San Diego CA | 619-719-6924 |
| Patisserie Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Jack Monaco Creative Consulting | San Diego CA | 619-318-2633 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Et Voilà! French Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-209-7759 |
| Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-549-9002 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Jeff Grad | La Jolla CA | 858-248-0984 |
| Donna Jean | San Diego CA | 619-392-0052 |
| Matt Johnson | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| St. Paul's Plaza | Chula Vista CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Regulars Wanted Beanery | Ramona CA | 619-719-8634 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 619-291-1220 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-4230 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Grandave Productions LLC | San Diego CA | 619-840-6305 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Panca Peruvian | Oceanside CA | 760-722-3396 |
| Zito Inc | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 831-915-9038 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 619-915-6172 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 122 days ago, 7/30/20 Sharer's comments : Yukon B potatoes from Weiser Family Farms! 
Ballard Farmer's Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 154 days ago, 6/28/20 Sharer's comments : Most versatile potato, perfect for mashing or sliced and grilled on the BBQ! 
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Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 525 days ago, 6/23/19 |
