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, 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.
