: a variety of potato developed in Canada that has light yellow flesh and smooth, yellowish-brown skin
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Ina calls for two tablespoons of kosher salt for two pounds of Yukon Gold potatoes.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
Red Bliss, Yukon Gold, and fingerling potatoes all work well here.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
For years, food magazines have preached the many wonders of Yukon Gold potatoes.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Nov. 2025
Use potatoes that are extra small, only 1-inch in diameter, such as small red potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes.
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
Red Bliss, Yukon Gold, and fingerling potatoes all work well here.
—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
For years, food magazines have preached the many wonders of Yukon Gold potatoes.
—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Nov. 2025
Use potatoes that are extra small, only 1-inch in diameter, such as small red potatoes or small Yukon Gold potatoes.
—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Yukon Gold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yukon%20Gold. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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