sweet potatoes soul style

Recipe by
Janice Goodfriend
Middletown, PA

I found this recipe in "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American" by Jeff Smith. It is my favorite way to prepare sweet potatoes. The cooking process is easy because you don't have to peek or stir. The recipe makes it's own syrup.

method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweet potatoes soul style

  • 6 md
    dark sweet potatoes
  • 5 c
    sugar
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    water

How To Make sweet potatoes soul style

  • 1
    Peel potatoes and slice into 1-inch "planks".
  • 2
    Rinse the potato slices in ample water and drain.
  • 3
    Place in a 2-quart covered saucepan and add the water, sugar, and butter.
  • 4
    Cover and simmer until very tender, about 30 minutes. Do not stir during the cooking process.

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