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Smoked Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Sugar Butter Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Smoking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Smoked Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Sugar Butter offer a unique twist on a classic side dish by infusing sweet potatoes with a delicate smoky flavor and topping them with a warm, spiced butter blend. Perfect for a cozy meal or festive gatherings, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of the potatoes with aromatic cinnamon and brown sugar to create a deliciously comforting treat.

Ingredients

Sweet Potatoes

  • 3 sweet potatoes, halved
  • 1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Cinnamon Sugar Butter

  • 6-8 tablespoons butter, softened (regular or plant-based)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of allspice
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Smoker: Preheat your smoker to 225°F to prepare for slow smoking the sweet potatoes.
  2. Season Potatoes: Place the sweet potatoes cut-side down on a sheet pan. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Massage the oil and seasonings evenly over the potatoes to ensure full coverage.
  3. Smoke Potatoes: Place the prepared sheet pan with the sweet potatoes into the preheated smoker. Smoke them for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 205°F, checking with a meat thermometer. The duration may vary depending on the size of your sweet potatoes.
  4. Prepare Butter Mixture: While the potatoes are smoking, combine softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, allspice, and a pinch of kosher salt in a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated. Set aside.
  5. Serve: Once smoked, remove the sweet potatoes from the smoker and place them cut-side up. Add a generous dollop of the cinnamon sugar butter on top while the potatoes are warm, allowing the butter to melt and infuse the potatoes with sweet, spiced flavor. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to accurately gauge when the sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked through.
  • If you don’t have a smoker, this recipe can be adapted for an oven by roasting the sweet potatoes at 225°F, but the pure smoky flavor will differ.
  • Plant-based butter works well if you prefer a dairy-free option.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon and brown sugar in the butter to your taste preference.
  • Leftover cinnamon sugar butter can be stored in the refrigerator and used on toast or pancakes.

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