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    Smoked Sweet Potatoes

    January 7, 2023 by Ryan Leave a Comment

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    These smoked sweet potatoes topped with a garlic sage butter are an easy and tasty side dish for any meal.

    close-up of smoked sweet potato sliced open on wood cutting board

    When it comes to the smoker/pellet grill, the options are endless, from smoked pork butt to a smoked spatchcock chicken to smoked pork tenderloin to smoked filet mignon.

    But most people (me included) think of using a smoker to cook a main dish. However it can also be used for delicious sides to complement the meal.

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Simple - with just 6 ingredients, it is super easy to prepare. You just let your smoker do the work and make some garlic sage butter on the side.
    • Healthy - sweet potatoes are low on calories but high in nutrients.
    • Flavorful - while there is minimal ingredients, you get a subtle smoke flavor with every bite which makes it quite addicting.
    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step-by-Step Photos
    • FAQs
    • Variations
    • Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
    • Equipment
    • Pro Tips/Recipe Notes
    • Other Side Dish Recipes
    • Smoked Sweet Potatoes
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    Ingredient Notes

    • Sweet potato - the star of the show. It has a mellow, starchy flavor that is a little sweet.
    • Olive oil - adds some fat and helps coat the salt to the exterior.
    • Unsalted butter - browning the butter gives great flavor.
    • Garlic and sage - the sage and garlic work perfectly with the mild sweetness from the sweet potatoes.

    Step-by-Step Photos

    Please note full ingredient list and instructions can be found in recipe card below.

    process shots of poking sweet potatoes and placing in smoker

    Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork on all sides before drizzling olive oil over the skin. Season with salt.

    Place in a smoker at 250°F and smoke for 2 hours or until cooked through.

    process shots of browning butter and cooking sweet potatoes

    Brown the butter before adding the remaining salt, garlic and sage. Once the sweet potatoes are done, slice open and fluff it up. Add some of the garlic sage butter.

    FAQs

    What is the Best Wood to Smoke Sweet Potatoes?

    You want wood that will produce a slightly sweet flavor so cherry or apple is best.

    How Long Do I Smoke Sweet Potatoes?

    If smoking at 250°F, it should take about 2 hours. If you're short on time, you can smoke at 350°F for about 45 minutes, but you'll have less smoke flavor.

    How Do I Know Sweet Potatoes are Cooked?

    You know it's cooked when you can pierce easily with a fork. The best way though is to use an internal thermometer and cook to 210°F.

    How Long Will It Last?

    You can keep the smoked sweet potatoes in an airtight container for 3 days in the fridge.

    How to Reheat?

    If you have leftovers, wrap the sweet potatoes in aluminum foil and reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes.

    Variations

    While I like the savory notes from the butter, sage and garlic, you can mix up what you top the sweet potatoes with. Some options include:

    • Cooked taco meat and cheese
    • Maple cinnamon butter
    • Sautéed peppers and onions
    • Marshmallows, brown sugar and cinnamon
    • Blue cheese, walnuts and honey

    Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

    Sweet potatoes are super popular these days and there is good reason for it. Some of the health benefits of sweet potatoes include:

    • Great source of fiber, vitamins and minerals.
    • Promotes gut health.
    • Regulates blood pressure and sugar levels.
    • Helps with keeping healthy vision.
    • May improve brain function.

    Equipment

    The type of equipment you use can have a big impact on the flavor of the recipe. Since this is a smoked recipe, you need to impart some smoked flavor. You have a few different options, including:

    • Pellet grill - my favorite as I love the simplicity and flavor.
    • Charcoal grill - you can use indirect heat and add some wood chips to the charcoal to create that smoke flavor.
    • Smoker - whether it is electric, gas or charcoal, any of them will work to make a great dish.

    Pro Tips/Recipe Notes

    • Use a fruit wood for a subtle smoke flavor like cherry or apple.
    • If you're short on time, you can smoke at 350°F for about 45 minutes, but you'll have less smoke flavor.
    • Cooked sweet potatoes should have fork easily pierce through it.
    • You will know the brown butter is ready when there is a nutty aroma and there are lightly browned specks on the bottom of the pan.
    overhead shot of 4 smoked sweet potatoes on wood board

    Other Side Dish Recipes

    • Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    • Maple Roasted Carrots
    • Crispy Roasted Potatoes
    • Smoked Asparagus

    If you’ve tried this smoked sweet potatoes or any other recipe on Chisel & Fork, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below! You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and YouTube to see more tasty meals and anything else I'm up to.

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    Smoked Sweet Potatoes

    These smoked sweet potatoes topped with a garlic sage butter are an easy and tasty side dish for any meal.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 5 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 204kcal
    Author: Ryan Beck

    Ingredients

    • 4 large sweet potatoes
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon sea salt, divided
    • 1 stick unsalted butter
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat smoker to 250°F. Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Pierce with a fork on all sides and the drizzle with olive oil, rubbing all of the skin. Season with 1 teaspoon salt.
    • Smoke the sweet potatoes for 2 hours or until you can pierce with a fork.
    • While sweet potatoes or cooking, make garlic sage butter. Melt butter in small skillet and cook until it is starting to brown, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, sage and ¼ teaspoon salt and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and set aside.
    • When the sweet potatoes are done, split open with a knife and fluff the insides. Top with some of the garlic sage butter.

    Notes

    • Use a fruit wood for a subtle smoke flavor like cherry or apple.
    • If you're short on time, you can smoke at 350°F for about 45 minutes, but you'll have less smoke flavor.
    • Cooked sweet potatoes should have fork easily pierce through it.
    • You will know the brown butter is ready when there is a nutty aroma and there are lightly browned specks on the bottom of the pan.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sweet potato | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 805mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g
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