Ingredients
Sweet Potatoes
- 2 sweet potatoes medium
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- kosher salt to taste
Maple Bourbon Butter
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tbsp pecans finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp chives finely chopped
Instructions
- Scrub the sweet potatoes and pat them dry. Pierce each potato with a fork. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on the smoker grates and smoke them at 250F. Close the lid and smoke for about 2 hours, or until the internal temperature of the sweet potatoes reaches 205F to 212F.
- While the potatoes are smoking, mix the softened butter, maple syrup, bourbon, pecans, and chives in a small bowl. Refrigerate until firm.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the smoker. Slice each open lengthwise, fluff the interior, and add a generous slice of the Maple Bourbon Butter on top. Let the butter melt into the hot potato before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer. Don't be afraid to temp your potatoes with a meat thermometer. Aim for between 205F to 212F.
- Microwave to save time. If you want to cut the recipe time by about half, microwave the potatoes for 5 minutes before tossing them onto the smoker.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 308mgPotassium: 814mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 32807IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
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