Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Got this recipe from rachel rays' show, '30 minute meals' - (food network). we tried this last thanksgiving and were hooked! we did lessen the amount of bourbon in it though, it was overpowering the full amount, which we cut in half.
Steps
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 , about 1 minute.
Add orange juice and the cooked sweet potatoes.
Smash with a masher and season the sweet potatoes with nutmeg , salt and pepper.
Ingredients
sweet potatoes, butter, pecans, brown sugar, bourbon, orange juice, nutmeg, salt and pepper