Not to be confused with Marion County, Alabama. Marion is a city in, and the county seat of, Perry County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city is 3,686, up 4.8% over 2000. First known as Muckle Ridge, the city was renamed after a hero of the American Revolution, Francis Marion.
Bring to boiling. Add sweet potatoes. Cover the pan and cook sweet potatoes for 10 to 12 minutes or until just tender on the outside but resistant in the center when pierced with a knife. For soft, tender sweet potatoes, cook for 25 to 30 minutes.tore whole unpeeled sweet potatoes in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week (do not refrigerate or they will dry out). Tip: One pound of sweet potatoes equals about 2 medium sweet potatoes or 2 3/4 cups cubed.
Turn sweet potatoes into creamy mash by boiling them. Place peeled 1-inch cubes in a saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then turn it down to a simmer and let the potatoes cook until tender, about 15 minutes. After you drain off the water, you can use boiled sweet potatoes in lots of ways. 1  Mash them with butter, milk, salt and pepper to make a slightly sweeter version of mashed potatoes.