Sweet potatoes are often saved for the holiday table, but this recipe proves they deserve a place at fall and winter meals all season long. Roasted until tender, then bathed in a rich glaze of brown sugar, bourbon, butter, and fresh orange zest, these sweet potatoes are both comforting and elegant. The bourbon adds warmth and depth, while the citrus zest keeps the flavors bright and balanced. Serve them alongside roast pork, pork chops, or roasted chicken for a side dish that feels festive yet simple enough for everyday dinners. Look for locally grown sweet potatoes from Sea to Sky Farms at our farmers markets.
INGREDIENTS:
6 sweet potatoes
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup bourbon
4 tablespoons butter
Zest of 1 orange, grated
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Scrub sweet potatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Pierce each potato with the tip of a knife. Bake for 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and cut them into ½-inch thick slices. Place in a buttered shallow baking dish.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a small saucepan over moderate heat, whisk together the brown sugar and the bourbon until the sugar dissolves. Add the butter and grated orange zest, and stir until the butter is melted.
Pour glaze evenly over sliced sweet potatoes. Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes, basting once midway through, until glossy and heated through.
Spoon glaze from the pan over potatoes before serving.
