Best Ash Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipes

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ASH-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



Ash-Roasted Sweet Potatoes image

Provided by Nick Fauchald

Categories     Side     Kid-Friendly     Sweet Potato/Yam     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium sweet potatoes
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) salted butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Crumbled gingersnaps (optional; for serving)
Roasted marshmallows (optional; for serving)

Steps:

  • Light a campfire and let it burn down to embers. Nestle potatoes in embers and cook, rotating a quarter turn every 10 minutes or so, until very tender when pierced with a knife, 45-60 minutes. The potatoes will blacken and char on the outside; don't worry, you're only eating the flesh. If you prefer, wrap potatoes individually in foil and cook using the same procedure.
  • Using tongs, transfer potatoes to plates and let cool at least 10 minutes. Cut a slit lengthwise down each potato and mash flesh with a fork. Spread 1 tablespoon butter inside each potato and drizzle with maple syrup. Top with gingersnaps and marshmallows, if using, and serve.

ASH-ROASTED POTATOES



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You don't need a real recipe for these potatoes, but you do need a charcoal grill because these ash-baked tubers won't work with gas. The recipe is a throwback to when clans of kids roamed New York City streets in the early 20th century, building fires in abandoned lots and baking potatoes into the ashes for a hot snack. The potatoes turn so sooty black that it can be hard to tell them apart from the coals, especially in the twilight. The timing of when they will be done will vary depending upon the size of your potatoes and the heat of your fire. Stab them with a skewer to see when they are tender within. To eat, carefully break a potato open and scoop out the smoky, fluffy flesh with a spoon, seasoning it with salt and butter to taste. Or go old-school and wrap the potatoes in a newspaper to protect your fingers before breaking them open and biting the flesh directly from the burned shells.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 potatoes, any kind (or use as many as you like)
Butter, for serving
Salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Build a large and very hot charcoal fire. Put the potatoes in the fire, burying them completely (you can cook something else on top of the grill as the same time). The potatoes will be done after anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes, so keep checking them by piercing them with a skewer. When they feel soft on the inside, they are done. Let cool slightly before eating.
  • To eat, slice them open and serve with butter and salt on the side for each person to season the potatoes to taste. A spoon is the easiest way to get to the tender potato flesh. Don't eat the burned shells.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 164, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 13 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

OVEN ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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My Granny made this for Easter dinner. We were all sitting at the table commenting on how delicious it was. She sat down took a bite and sighed, Ahhh, I'll never make this again. We all told her she was crazy and asked for the recipe.

Provided by CATICALIC

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Sweet Potatoes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups chopped peeled sweet potato
1 sweet onions (such as Vidalia®), cut into wedges
2 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Mix sweet potatoes, sweet onion, and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat; pour into a shallow roasting pan.
  • Roast sweet potato mixture in preheated oven, turning frequently, until the vegetables are soft and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the vegetables; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 114.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

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