Golden Mash with Bourbon and Balsamic Drizzle

Name: Golden Mash with Bourbon and Balsamic Drizzle
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons bourbon; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 750 g (1 lb 10 oz) orange-fleshed sweet potatoes; A pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; Juice and finely grated zest of ½ lemon; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, plus a little extra to serve; 40 g (1½ oz) dark soft brown sugar

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

A Passion for Potatoes

By Paul Gayler

Published 2010

About

The American way of serving orange sweet potatoes with sweet spices and whisky may sound an unlikely combination but in fact it works extremely well. The vinegar helps to cut the sweetness. Serve with grilled or roast chicken.

Ingredients

750 g (1 lb 10 oz) orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
Juice and finely grated zest of

Americas
United States
Side dish
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6. Pierce the potatoes all over with a small, sharp knife, then place on a baking sheet and bake for about 45-50 minu