Recipe for sweet potato chews

[David and Franklin]

Someone on this group recommended sweet potato chews to me a while back and I failed make note of the recipe. I was unable to locate it using the search function. Could someone repost it? Many thanks!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

There are a couple of recipes here: http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/thefoodgroup/forum/topics/sweet-p...

This one looks simple: Just slice the potatos really thin, spay a nonstick baking sheet with a little oil, bake on a low heat 250-275 degrees until they are crispy, you may need to turn them once. This will take some time so you will have to judge for yourself. I think each batch is a little different depending on the moisture in the sweet potato. A convection oven makes the process a little faster. The slices will be a little rubber like when they are cooled, I store them in the fridge no need to freeze, they don't last that long.

And here in the dehydrator discussion are recipes with or without a dehydrator:

http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/thefoodgroup/forum/topics/dehydra...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

This one looks good, too:

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 250° F
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Cut off one side of the sweet potato lengthwise, as close to the edge as possible. Cutting the side of the potato first allows you to then turn the potato onto this flat surface that you have just created. Having a stable area to rest the potato will make it easier to cut the potato into slices. Don't discard that first piece, it comes out just as yummy as the rest!
4. Cut the rest of the potato into 1/3" slices, no smaller than 1/4".
5. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 3 hours, turning half way through.
7. Cool completely on a wire rack.

 

Storing - Although these treats are dried, you will want to keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 4 months.

Tips & Techniques

• Choosing a Sweet Potato - You want to find a potato that is as uniform in shape as possible. This will aid in the drying process as the pieces will be similar in shape and will cook through at the same time. Also, try to find one that has fewer blemishes or bruises. While you're picking one to make a sweet potato dog chew, go ahead and pick some for the family, too!

• Cutting Even Pieces - One way to ensure your pieces are as even as possible, is to first rest your knife where you would like to cut. Then press down gently across the entire length of the knife. Make a slight cut, then press firmly on your knife from one end to the other, and cut all the way through.
  
  
• Degree of Chewiness - Baking for 3 hours results in a soft, but chewy dog treat. If your dog prefers more of a crunch, then bake for an additional 20-30 minutes. When you take the sweet potatoes out of the oven, they may at first appear to be too soft. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before you decide whether or not to bake them longer. This is because they will continue to dry or harden while cooling.

Whether your dog has a need to chew or not, she'll love this all natural sweet potato dog chew. In fact, it's such an easy dog treat recipe, I bet you'll be making several batches at a time for your dog and all of his all natural dog treat loving friends!

Read more here: http://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/sweet-potato-slices?groupU...

[Kelly & Zoe]

I actually do mine for longer in a lower oven - around 200 for at least 3 hours - sometimes it takes 4.  I slice them as thin as I can - Zoe loves them!!

[David and Franklin]

Thanks for your replies!

[Suzy Rowe]

I didn't see a comment ... do you peel the sweet potato first, or do you dry it with skin on?