Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Name: Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks; 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 ounces Bourbon; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; salt and pepper

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 ounces Bourbon
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
salt and pepper

Directions

1

Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Drain in a colander.
2

Return pan to medium heat. Add butter to pan.
3

When butter melts, add nuts and toast for 2 minutes.
4

Add sugar and let it bubble.
5

Add bourbon and cook out alcohol, 1 minute.
6

Add orange juice and the cooked sweet potatoes.
7

Smash with a masher and season the sweet potatoes with nutmeg, salt and pepper.