Pressure Cooker Sweet Potatoes

Pressure Cooker Sweet Potatoes
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    12 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    28

Transform humble sweet potatoes into a caramelized, spiced delight with the magic of your pressure cooker. This dish boasts tender, melt-in-your-mouth sweet potatoes bathed in a luscious orange-brown sugar glaze – a perfect side to elevate any meal.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    53 g
  • Cholesterol
    10 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    213 mg
  • Sugar
    28 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise, then slice into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Place the slices in a pressure cooker steamer basket. Sprinkle evenly with salt. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

Combine the Spices: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

03

Step

Pressure Cook: Pour the orange juice into the pressure cooker. Place the trivet inside, followed by the steamer basket containing the sweet potatoes. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the sweet potatoes, then dot with the butter pieces. (Prep time: 3 minutes)

04

Step

Cook Under Pressure: Secure the lid of the pressure cooker, ensuring it's properly locked. Bring the cooker to full pressure (15 psi) over high heat, following your manufacturer's instructions. Once full pressure is reached, reduce the heat to low and cook for 7 minutes. (Cook time: 7 minutes)

05

Step

Release Pressure: Quickly release the pressure according to your pressure cooker's instructions. Be cautious of the steam. Reserve the flavorful cooking liquid in a separate bowl. (Release time: Varies by cooker)

06

Step

Glaze the Sweet Potatoes: Carefully remove the steamer basket from the cooker and transfer the sweet potatoes to a serving dish, arranging them attractively. Return the reserved cooking liquid to the pressure cooker. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer, stirring frequently, until the liquid has reduced and thickened into a syrupy glaze that coats the back of a spoon. This should take approximately 5-7 minutes. (Simmer time: 5-7 minutes)

07

Step

Serve: Pour the luscious orange-brown sugar syrup evenly over the sweet potatoes. Serve immediately and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures.

For an extra touch of flavor, consider adding a pinch of ground ginger to the spice mixture.
If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can bake the sweet potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until tender, then proceed with making the glaze in a saucepan on the stovetop.
The cooking liquid can be reduced to your desired consistency – a thicker glaze will have a more intense flavor.
Feel free to experiment with other spices like cardamom or allspice to customize the flavor profile.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Paolo Marquardt

    I was skeptical about the orange juice, but it adds such a bright and delicious flavor. My family loved it!

  • Jaren Heller

    Easy to follow and the results are restaurant-quality. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Maribel Thompson

    This recipe is a game-changer! The pressure cooker makes the sweet potatoes so tender, and the glaze is just divine.

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