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Candied Sweet Potato Bites

Candied Sweet Potato Bites

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet
  • 1 spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large sweet potato
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Meat Church Holy Voodoo seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Wash the sweet potato and pierce the skin with a fork several times.
  • Microwave on high for roughly 7 minutes, or until the potato is tender all the way through.
  • Cut the potato into bite-sized chunks and let them rest for 10 minutes to allow steam to escape. Pat them dry if they feel sticky.
  • Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat (sweet potatoes burn faster than russets, so keep the heat moderate).
  • Add the potato chunks and fry for 3–4 minutes per side until they develop a crispy exterior.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the butter, brown sugar, and Holy Voodoo seasoning.
  • Toss the potatoes continuously for about 60 seconds. The butter and sugar will emulsify with the oil to create a sticky, savory glaze.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

After the success of the savory potato hash I cooked yesterday, I wanted to try a sweet variation using a large sweet potato I had on hand. I wasn't looking for a traditional "marshmallow Thanksgiving" dish, but something with a bit more complexity—a "swalty" (sweet and salty) bite that could work as a side or even a snack.
I went back to Gemini with the idea of using Sesame Oil as the fat, thinking the nuttiness would complement the natural sugars of the potato. We stuck with the Meat Church Holy Voodoo rub because the jalapeño kick provides the necessary contrast to prevent the dish from being cloyingly sweet.
This recipe absolutely exceeded my expectations. By par-cooking the sweet potato in the microwave and then finishing it in the skillet with a "glazed" technique using butter and a touch of brown sugar, the chunks developed a candy-like shell with a soft, creamy interior. It’s a simple pivot from the savory hash, but the flavor profile is completely different and incredibly addictive.
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