Bourbon Pecan Smashed Sweet Potatoes

• medium sweet potatoes↗3

  peeled and cut into chunks

• butter↗3 tablespoons

  cut into small pieces

• pecans1⁄2 cup

  chopped

• brown sugar↗3 tablespoons
• Bourbon↗2 ounces
• orange juice↗1⁄2 cup
• freshly grated nutmeg1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Bring a medium pot of water to boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook 12 to 15 minutes until tender. Drain in a colander.

2. 2

   Return pan to medium heat. Add butter to pan.

3. 3

   When butter melts, add nuts and toast for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add sugar and let it bubble.

5. 5

   Add bourbon and cook out alcohol, 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add orange juice and the cooked sweet potatoes.

7. 7

   Smash with a masher and season the sweet potatoes with nutmeg, salt and pepper.