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.
You can season with your favorite herbs or spices and add plenty of butter when theyâre still hot. 1  Use a fork to pierce the sweet potato skin 5-6 times. 2  Place potatoes on a baking sheet or in a baking dishâeither one, line with foil first. 3  Bake at 400Â° F for about 45 minutes or until tender.