Coconut Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
• lime, juice and zest of
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut

Recipe

• 1 wash and dry the potatoes and then wrap them individually in sheets of aluminum foil.
• 2 prepare a fire for medium heat. when the coals are ready, place the sweet potatoes directly on the charcoal grate resting on the edge of the charcoal.
• 3 close the lid and cook until the potatoes are soft, 45 to 55 minutes, turning them occasionally. to check for doneness, squeeze the potatoes with a pair of tongs.
• 4 remove the potatoes from the grill and let them cool for about 15 minutes before unwrapping them.
• 5 slit the skins with a knife and peel off and discard the skin.
• 6 cut the flesh into ½-inch cubes. set aside while you make the glaze.
• 7 place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over direct medium heat coconut-glazed sweet potatoes (you can also do this step on your stove top).
• 8 combine the glaze ingredients in the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. let the mixture reduce until half the volume remains, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. the glaze will be slightly thick.
• 9 remove the skillet from the heat and add the sweet potato cubes, gently stirring to coat with the glaze, being careful not to mash them.
• 10 in a small skillet over high heat, toast and brown the coconut, about 2 minutes.
• 11 place the potatoes in a serving bowl and sprinkle the toasted coconut over the top. serve warm.