Yukon Gold Potatoes – All You Need to Know | Instacart Guide to Fresh Produce

What are Yukon Gold potatoes?

Yukon gold potatoes are one of the best-selling varieties of yellow potato in the United States. Small to medium-sized, their fluffy texture and creamy flavor make them ideally suited for boiling, roasting, sauteeing, or mashing. The Yukon Gold is extremely versatile and can be boiled and served whole as a side, mashed, or chopped and served in salads, casseroles, soups, tacos, breakfast scrambles, hashes, with roasted root vegetables, and much more.

Where did Yukon Gold potatoes originate from?

Yukon Gold potatoes were developed in Ontario, Canada, in the 1960s by agricultural scientist Gary Johnston. They didn’t become commercially available until the 1980s but have since become a top-seller, widely available in produce aisles across Canada and certain parts of the United States.

What is the nutritional value of Yukon Gold potatoes?

One Yukon Gold potato (148g) contains the following nutrients:

• 110 calories
• 26g carbs; includes 2g of fiber
• 3g protein
• no fat

Yukon Gold potatoes are also a great source of vitamin C (70 percent of DV), a good source of vitamin B6 (31 percent of DV), and potassium (26 percent of DV), which is important for heart health. They’re also low in sodium and contain a useful dose of manganese (12 percent of DV) and folate (9 percent DV).

How are Yukon Gold potatoes grown?

Yukon Gold potatoes are planted in early spring as soon as the soil has begun to warm up. You should plant them in soil that drains well—potatoes must be watered regularly in the early growth phase. As an early-season potato, the Yukon Gold can be harvested around three months after planting.

When are Yukon Gold potatoes in season?

Yukon Gold potatoes are in season through summer and fall, but they’re one of the easiest potatoes to find and should be available for purchase all year round, wherever you buy fresh vegetables.

How do you pick Yukon Gold potatoes at the grocery store?

The flesh of a Yukon Gold should be smooth and free of wrinkles. Wrinkles indicate dryness, so avoid buying Yukon Golds that look wrinkled or shriveled. They should be dry and firm to the touch. Look out for black spots or any signs of rot or mold, and avoid picking out Yukon Golds with soft patches.

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How to store Yukon Gold potatoes

You should store Yukon Gold potatoes in a cool, dark place. It’s important to keep them away from sources of moisture, so don’t wash your potatoes before you store them away. Under ideal conditions, Yukon Gold potatoes will keep for around two to three weeks before you may notice signs of sprouting or the skin beginning to wrinkle. Yukon Golds can also be refrigerated and may last up to three months in a refrigerator.

How to tell if Yukon Gold potatoes are bad

Mold is a certain sign that Yukon Gold potatoes are going bad. If you notice mold, cut the potato to check how far it has spread. If it’s just a little mold, and the potato seems otherwise in good condition, you may be able to cut the mold out and use the potato. However, if in doubt, throw the potato away. Other signs a Yukon Gold has gone bad include wrinkled skin or the flesh becoming soft and squishy.

What can I substitute for Yukon Gold potatoes?

If you don’t have Yukon Golds available, you can turn to pretty much any other type of yellow potato. Carola potatoes are perhaps the closest thing to a Yukon Gold. Failing that, most varieties of red-skinned or white-skinned potato will be adequate replacements. However, do your research and confirm whether the substitute you’re considering is well-suited to its intended use. For example, don’t be tempted to use Russets, Inca Golds, or fingerlings as a Yukon Gold substitute for boiling or in soups, as they tend to lose their shape easily when boiled. Find out what kinds of potatoes are available at the local grocery store by browsing the Instacart app.

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As an essential source of carbohydrates and other nutrients, potatoes are a foundational ingredient in food cultures worldwide. Used widely in many European cooking styles, in Chinese cuisine, and in Indian cuisine, potatoes are one of the building blocks of any pantry. You’ll use them in complex recipes, add them to comforting stews, and whip them out to throw together a quick meal. Yukon Gold potatoes are one of the most versatile potato varieties around, neither excessively starchy nor too waxy, so if you want a potato you can use in various dishes, these are a good bet. Use the Instacart app to explore Yukon Gold potatoes near you, and place your order today for same-day delivery.

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