Pink Potatoes!!

[potty_pete]

Hi guys (& gals)

I harvested some of my potatoe crop tonight and one variety is quite pink in places!!! I know there are potatoes called 'Pinks' but I'm not sure what variety these are...
I was experimenting with some seed potatoes and then another batch which were Sainsburys own... just sitting in the cupboard a bit long.
Theses ones I pulled tonight are the Sainsburys ones. Do you think they're all right to eat? I know you're not supposed to eat them if there's green on them but I've never heard anything about pink...
BTW the seed ones turned out slightly bigger but a smaller yield than the Sainsburys

All help greatly appreciated as usual.

Pete

[shirlthegirl43]

They are fine to eat with bits of pink on them. I think there are a few varieties with pink touches, the best known being King Edwards - brilliant for roasties. they are possibly what you had bought from the supermarket.

[Two_Sheds]

You want to try Roosters - they're pink all over !

[potty_pete]

Thanks for the prompt response as usual. Will boil them up this weekend with a drop of butter and some fresh parsley and let you know... Can't wait

[shirlthegirl43]

Give them a wash, par-boil then roast in goose fat (or olive oil if you prefer) they are scrummy!!!

[potty_pete]

Now you're talking!!!!!! Yummy...

[rustylady]

Pink is fine, green is deffo not. Lots of varieties are pink/red and they're lovely. Do try and remember what variety they are when you plant them (Listen to her who's lost all the labels)

[Rocketron]

King Edwards ?

[potty_pete]

Well we had them for tea tonight, just boiled with a drop of butter, salt and fresh parsley from the garden... gorgeous....
I wanted to roast them in Olive oil with a bit of rosemary but the OH won yet again...