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Grilled Sweet Potatoes
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes

These sweet potatoes are sure to hit the spot either as a side dish or on their own.  Light and crispy outside and tender soft inside, with a small kick at the end.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time6 hours 44 minutes
Course: side dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Author: Zoe Morman

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 2 quarts of water
  • cup of packed brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon of cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon of paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon of cayenne optional and this amount could be lessened. We are looking for a hint of spice not overpower the sweet potatoes
  • ¼ cup of brandy
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Fill a saucepot with 2 quarts of water and start warming up the grill.
  • Peel sweet potatoes and cut into one-inch medallions.  Option to leave potatoes whole, note cooking time will be longer.
  • Rinse the potatoes and place them in the saucepot.  Make sure the potatoes are fully submerged in water, so add more water if needed.
  • Bring water to a boil and cook the sweet potatoes for about 15 to 20 minutes.  We are looking for a fork-tender for the potatoes, but not overcooked.   This step could be done the day before the event.  Make sure to cool the potatoes down by placing them on a plate and then in the refrigerator uncovered for about 30 minutes.
  • While potatoes are cooking, mix all the other ingredients in a bowl.  We are going to 
  • Once potatoes are just fork-tender, remove potatoes from the pot and place on a paper towel-lined plate or baking sheet.  We want to absorb some of the excess liquid from the potato before transferring them to the grill.
  • Place the potatoes on the grill.  We want a medium heat area.  Too hot will scorch them, and too low will not give the potatoes grill marks.
  • Cook side of the potatoes for about 5 minutes, then turn the potatoes 90 degrees.  Cook for another 5 minutes.  If potatoes are marking faster than 5 minutes feel free to adjust your cooking time.
  • Turn the potatoes over to the other side.  
  • Take the sugar and spice mixture and brush the potatoes with the mixture.  Let potatoes cook for another 5 minutes.
  • You can opt to flip the potatoes to caramelize the mixture onto the medallions, but you will still get a nice sticky covering on the potatoes.
  •  Remove from the grill and serve as a side dish or as the main entree.