Grated Sweet Potato Pone

Name: Grated Sweet Potato Pone
Yield: Yields 6 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons (45 g) butter; ⅓ cup (80 ml) finely chopped black walnuts; ¼ cup (60 g) butter, softened; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; ¾ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ginger; 2½ pounds (1125 g) sweet potatoes; 2 eggs; ¾ cup (151 g) light brown sugar; Grated zest and juice of one orange; Grated zest of one lemon

Preparation info

Yields
6
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Bill Neal's Southern Cooking

By Bill Neal

Published 1985

About

This rich sweet potato pone should be served with simply prepared meats such as grilled chops or fried chicken. It is not appropriate for delicate seafoods or subtle sauces.

Ingredients

¼ cup (60 g) butter, softened
¾ cup (151

Americas
United States
Side dish
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Using a blending fork or mixer, cream the ¼ cup softened butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and then add the fruit zest, juice of the orange, ginger, cinnamon, white pepper, and salt. Mix thoroughly and reserve.

Peel the sweet potatoes and grate them coarsely.