Grilled Sweet Potatoes
It doesn't take a lot to make delicious sweet potatoes. These grilled sweet potato get a quick blanch in hot water and then hit the grill to cook up fast.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 4medium sweet potatoes
- ½cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3tablespoons brown sugar
- 1teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1teaspoon salt
- vegetable oil
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Cut sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch slices.Step 3
Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and potatoes. Boil until potatoes are just starting to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.Step 4
Combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, set aside.Step 5
Brush potatoes on both sides with vegetable oil and also oil the grill grates well. This creates a nice nonstick surface so the potatoes don't get stuck and fall apart.Step 6
Place sweet potato slices on preheated grill over a medium-low heat and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning a few times during cooking process. During the last 5 minutes, begin basting with butter-sugar mixture. Keep an eye on the potatoes as this both butter and sugar can cause flare-ups on the grill. So keep the lid open for this part of the cooking.Step 7
When the sweet potatoes as soft through the middle and browned on the surface they are ready. Remove, brush once more with remaining butter mixture and serve.