Although spoilage may be minimal, expiration dates are used on such products as spiral ham to ensure quality and reliability of the meat. Most spiral hams have a seven-to-10 day use by date on the expiration date label.
Generally, you boil potatoes when you plan to mash them or toss them into a salad, though boiled potatoes can also make a quick side dish. Boiling also cooks potatoes very evenly all the way through and usually only takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Read on for a discussion of how to cook red skin potatoes in several different ways. 1  Prep time (Sauteing): 10 minutes. 2  Cook time: 20-25 minutes. 3  Total time: 30-35 minutes.