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Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, a couple of handfuls
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper
Directions
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.
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By shopfan2003_6839755
Chicago, IL
on November 18, 2012
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Very tasty! My family always enjoys the complex flavors of orange and bourbon. When I don't have bourbon, I use rum and it is a nice substitute. I make it every Thanksgiving and it is a big hit.
By ireneillanes_96...
Whittier, CA
on November 11, 2012
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I found this recipe to be outstanding. I prepared it according to the recipe. NO need for modifications. Of course, this dish is for the delectable palate. The orange juice along with the bourbon give the right "kick" to it. The pecans just added to the mix of flavors making it a perfect dish. My guests were delighted. I saved it and will prepare it again for Thanksgiving. We highly recommend it.
By yoshi99
Hampton, VA
on October 27, 2012
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I thought these were outstanding -- I didn't find the OJ overwhelming at all. I roasted the sweet potato, so I don't know if that had anything to do with it. The potatoes do need salt, though, and I found that as I added more salt, the OJ flavor became a lot more subtle. So, I would recommend not shying away from the salt.
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