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Recipe Pairing

Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping

Main Course featuring mixed with glazed preparation and sweet flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping is Eagle Rare Standard. Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp whiskey
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Boil or roast the sweet potatoes until fork-tender, then drain well if boiled.
  2. Mash with butter, whiskey, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  3. In a small skillet, toast pecans with brown sugar and cinnamon until fragrant and lightly caramelized.
  4. Spoon the sweet potatoes into a serving dish.
  5. Top with the pecan mixture and serve warm.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

acceptable
54%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 54%
acceptable
53%

Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 53%
acceptable
50%

Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year

Wheated Bourbon 53.50% ABV For Whiskey-Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan Topping

Balanced body, sweetness, and oak make this a strong match for this glazed dish.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Leather, Dark Fruit, Tobacco
Pairing Score 50%