Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes

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Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Recipe courtesy Ray

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

3 med sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

3 Tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

1/2 c chopped pecans, a couple of handfuls

3 Tbsp brown sugar, omit or use brown sugar substitute

2 oz bourbon

1/2 c orange juice

1/4 to 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

Salt and pepper

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook 12 to 15

minutes until very tender. Drain sweet potatoes in a colander. Return pan to

medium heat. Add butter to the pan. When butter melts, add nuts and toast for 2

minutes. Add sugar and let it bubble. Add bourbon and cook out alcohol, 1

minute. Add orange juice and the cooked sweet potatoes. Smash with a masher and

season the sweet potatoes with nutmeg, salt and pepper.

Episode#: TM1C44

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