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O’Henry sweet potatoes widely vary in size depending on growing conditions, and have an elongated, oblong, to cylindrical shape, tapering to narrow, pointed ends. The cream-colored to tan skin is semi-rough, firm, and thin with shallow eyes and a few dark brown spots scattered across the surface. Underneath the skin, the white to pale yellow flesh is dense with a slightly lower moisture content than orange-fleshed varieties. When cooked, O’Henry sweet potatoes are aromatic, creamy, and smooth with a stringless flesh and have a sweet, delicate flavor exhibiting notes of nuts and honey.
O’Henry sweet potatoes are available year-round, with a peak season in the fall.
O’Henry sweet potatoes, botanically classified as Ipomoea batatas, are an early-maturing variety belonging to the Convolvulaceae or morning glory family. The white-fleshed tubers were discovered as a natural mutation of the beauregard variety and were selected for their sweet, delicate flavor. O’Henry sweet potatoes were initially popular when they were released in the late 20th century, but in the modern-day, they are considered to be a somewhat rare variety, cultivated through specialty growers for their high yields, extended storage capabilities, and unique coloring.
O’Henry sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber, which can stimulate the digestive tract, and contain potassium, which can help regulate fluid levels within the body. The sweet potatoes also provide some vitamins A, E, C, and B6.
O’Henry sweet potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as roasting, baking, and boiling. The variety has a slightly drier flesh when cooked, creating a soft texture that can be used in both sweet and savory preparations. O’Henry sweet potatoes are frequently used in traditional recipes such as sweet potato pie, sweet potato fries, and candied sweet potato. They can also be sliced thin into casseroles, baked into bread, sauteed into a breakfast hash, or fire-roasted for a smoky-sweet flavor. In addition to roasting and baking, O’Henry sweet potatoes can be pureed for use in soups and sauces, mashed to create a sweeter take on the classic side dish, or fried into tempura. O’Henry sweet potatoes pair well with herbs such as sage, parsley, and thyme, vinaigrettes, green chiles, bell peppers, tomatoes, mustard, aromatics such as garlic and shallots, black beans, chickpeas, and chanterelles. Whole sweet potatoes will keep up to three weeks when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Vardaman, Mississippi, is a small town in the United States with the self-proclaimed title of the “Sweet Potato Capital of The World.” The town of two thousand inhabitants has been cultivating sweet potatoes since 1915 and is also home to the Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival. This festival has been held annually in November for over 46 years and hosts cooking competitions, beauty pageants, a 5K run, and local food vendors highlighting many different varieties of sweet potatoes. O’Henry sweet potatoes are often featured at the festival as it is the hometown of the white-fleshed variety. In addition to the festival, Vardaman has a sweet-potato focused confectionaries shop known as Sweet Potato Sweets. The grassroots bakery creates a wide variety of souvenir sweet potato gifts, including pies, marmalade, cookies, ice cream, salsa, and fudge flavored with the tubers.
O’Henry sweet potatoes were discovered growing naturally by Henry Wayne Bailey of Cane Creek Farms in Vardaman, Mississippi. The variety is believed to be a white-fleshed mutation of the famous beauregard sweet potato and was released to commercial markets in the late 1990s. Today, O’Henry sweet potatoes are primarily cultivated by specialty growers and are sold at farmer’s markets across the United States. The potatoes are also grown in home gardens as a unique variety. The O’Henry sweet potatoes featured in the photograph above were grown by Kong Thao Farms, a family farm located in Fresno, California.
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Description/Taste
O’Henry sweet potatoes widely vary in size depending on growing conditions, and have an elongated, oblong, to cylindrical shape, tapering to narrow, pointed ends. The cream-colored to tan skin is semi-rough, firm, and thin with shallow eyes and a few dark brown spots scattered across the surface. Underneath the skin, the white to pale yellow flesh is dense with a slightly lower moisture content than orange-fleshed varieties. When cooked, O’Henry sweet potatoes are aromatic, creamy, and smooth with a stringless flesh and have a sweet, delicate flavor exhibiting notes of nuts and honey.
Seasons/Availability
O’Henry sweet potatoes are available year-round, with a peak season in the fall.
Current Facts
O’Henry sweet potatoes, botanically classified as Ipomoea batatas, are an early-maturing variety belonging to the Convolvulaceae or morning glory family. The white-fleshed tubers were discovered as a natural mutation of the beauregard variety and were selected for their sweet, delicate flavor. O’Henry sweet potatoes were initially popular when they were released in the late 20th century, but in the modern-day, they are considered to be a somewhat rare variety, cultivated through specialty growers for their high yields, extended storage capabilities, and unique coloring.
Nutritional Value
O’Henry sweet potatoes are an excellent source of fiber, which can stimulate the digestive tract, and contain potassium, which can help regulate fluid levels within the body. The sweet potatoes also provide some vitamins A, E, C, and B6.
Applications
O’Henry sweet potatoes are best suited for cooked applications such as roasting, baking, and boiling. The variety has a slightly drier flesh when cooked, creating a soft texture that can be used in both sweet and savory preparations. O’Henry sweet potatoes are frequently used in traditional recipes such as sweet potato pie, sweet potato fries, and candied sweet potato. They can also be sliced thin into casseroles, baked into bread, sauteed into a breakfast hash, or fire-roasted for a smoky-sweet flavor. In addition to roasting and baking, O’Henry sweet potatoes can be pureed for use in soups and sauces, mashed to create a sweeter take on the classic side dish, or fried into tempura. O’Henry sweet potatoes pair well with herbs such as sage, parsley, and thyme, vinaigrettes, green chiles, bell peppers, tomatoes, mustard, aromatics such as garlic and shallots, black beans, chickpeas, and chanterelles. Whole sweet potatoes will keep up to three weeks when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Vardaman, Mississippi, is a small town in the United States with the self-proclaimed title of the “Sweet Potato Capital of The World.” The town of two thousand inhabitants has been cultivating sweet potatoes since 1915 and is also home to the Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival. This festival has been held annually in November for over 46 years and hosts cooking competitions, beauty pageants, a 5K run, and local food vendors highlighting many different varieties of sweet potatoes. O’Henry sweet potatoes are often featured at the festival as it is the hometown of the white-fleshed variety. In addition to the festival, Vardaman has a sweet-potato focused confectionaries shop known as Sweet Potato Sweets. The grassroots bakery creates a wide variety of souvenir sweet potato gifts, including pies, marmalade, cookies, ice cream, salsa, and fudge flavored with the tubers.
Geography/History
O’Henry sweet potatoes were discovered growing naturally by Henry Wayne Bailey of Cane Creek Farms in Vardaman, Mississippi. The variety is believed to be a white-fleshed mutation of the famous beauregard sweet potato and was released to commercial markets in the late 1990s. Today, O’Henry sweet potatoes are primarily cultivated by specialty growers and are sold at farmer’s markets across the United States. The potatoes are also grown in home gardens as a unique variety. The O’Henry sweet potatoes featured in the photograph above were grown by Kong Thao Farms, a family farm located in Fresno, California.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include O'Henry Sweet Potatoes. One
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easiest, three is harder.| Washington Post |
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Roasted Heirloom Sweet Potato Salad With Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette |
| Eating Well |
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Meringue-Topped Sweet Potato Casserole |
| A Cookie Named Desire |
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Sweet Potato Curry |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 11 days ago, 9/07/20 Sharer's comments : O Henry Sweet Potatoes 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 11 days ago, 9/07/20 Sharer's comments : O Henry Sweets from King Thao 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 18 days ago, 8/31/20 Sharer's comments : O'Henry Sweets are in 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 25 days ago, 8/24/20 Sharer's comments : Sweet O'Henry Potatoes 🥔 |
