Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: Thanksgiving in a Flash

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (79)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 25 min

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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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recipe Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Virginia Warsaw, KY 11-16-2009
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Absolutely marvelous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Truly wonderful.
recipe Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes
bridgett little neck, NY 11-27-2008
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe for the first time during a Thanksgiving dinner, but I gave it a shot. I read the... reviews and used about a third cup less of OJ than the recipe called for. I used a good quality bourbon and let it burn off for a couple minutes longer than recommended. The dish was excellent. Everyone liked it and I will definitely make it again for my immediate family on regular dinner nights. It was a quick, easy and tasty recipe. Rachael Ray came through once again on this one!!Read more
recipe Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Anonymous 06-02-2008
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Would use less orange next time.
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Good recipe; nice change from the standard, overly sweet dish with marshmallows. Would have used less orange juice next... time.Read more
recipe Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes
John Clarksdale, MS 04-26-2008
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changed recipe a bit
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Took advice of reviewers. Left out the orange, used honey instead of sugar---great taste. But, had flattened a chicken... breast and rubbed with orange zest and marinated a while in juice from the orange. Wife was impressed (so was I).Read more
recipe Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Barbara Mission Hills, CA 12-04-2007
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Very good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Flavors mixed very good, it was perfect
recipe Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Brandi Indianapolis, IN 11-22-2007
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Phenomenal
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish has an amazing flavor. I did make two small chnages that may have impacted the flavor. I used a combination of... butter and hazelnut oil to toast the pecans in, and at the very end I added just a little cayenne pepper to kick it up a notch. Otherwise, this dish is PERFECT as it is. Big hit at the Thanksgiving table. Thanks RachelRead more