SWEET POTATOES have long been part of Louisiana’s landscape. Farmers have been growing the nutritious crop here for centuries, and today, the Bayou State is one of the country’s top sweet potato producers with more than 7,000 acres of farmland. In 2022, the Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission is commemorating its 70th anniversary, making it one of the oldest commodity commissions in the state, if not the oldest.
While sweet potatoes are technically in season year-round, they most often appear in fall and winter recipes. Sweet potatoes are versatile enough to be used in both sweet and savory dishes, including classics like pies and
