Bourbon Yams - joe-possum/recipes GitHub Wiki
INGREDIENTS
- 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided, plus more for dish
- 6 sweet potatoes (4 pounds)
- 2 oz bourbon or whiskey
- 4 tbsp. brown sugar
- Kosher salt
- 1 c. pecans, chopped
- ¾ tsp. ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly butter a 2-quart baking dish.
Roast potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet until a knife easily inserts into centers, 1 hour.
Cool enough to handle, then remove and discard skins. Coarsely chop potatoes.
Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
Mash together potatoes, bourbon, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a bowl. Season with salt. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
Combine pecans, cinnamon, remaining 4 tablespoons butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar in a second bowl. Sprinkle over potatoes.
Bake until bubbly and warmed through, 30 to 35 minutes.