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2 large orange-fleshed sweet potatoes or Garnet yams
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olive oil for brushing potatoes
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6
strips maple smoked bacon
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
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2 teaspoons light brown sugar
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2/3 cup beer, preferably ale or dark ale
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
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a few cranks of freshly ground black pepper
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, for easy clean up. Wash potatoes and pat dry. Rub flesh with a little bit of olive oil. Place flesh side down on the prepared baking sheet
Ask the hotline about this step!In a large skillet over medium heat, add bacon. Cook, turning frequently, until browned and crisp, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper-toweled lined plate to drain. Cool completely. Chop finely, reserving one slice for garnish.
Ask the hotline about this step!Once the potatoes are cooked, remove from oven and cool for 5-10 minutes. Scoop out the flesh and set aside.
Ask the hotline about this step!In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add sliced onions and brown sugar; stir occasionally, until the onions caramelize and turn a deep golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Add beer and cook 2 minutes. Add maple syrup. Stir well and cook 3-4 minutes. Add roasted potatoes and bacon to skillet. Stir well. Season with freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with reserved bacon.
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Love it!! This looks like a great combination of flavors with the beer, bacon, caramelized onions and sweet potatoes! I still have some sweet potatoes left over from my experimenting this week and I think this is where they're going this weekend.
I'm so happy to hear it! There really are layers of flavors in this dish that just work so well together.
Fany is the author of My Sweet Mexico and Paletas.
So, I'm definitely a bacon girl! Will put this on my short list of recipes to try!