Tyler Florence's Whipped Sweet Potatoes Hit The Perfect Sweet-And-Savory Balance - Tasting Table

"The celebrity chef shared his recipe for whipped sweet potatoes with Food Network, and it strikes the ultimate balance between sweet and savory. His trick is to counteract the typical seasonings used on sweet potatoes, like brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, with bay leaves. In a video posted with the recipe, he says, "The bay leaf gives it sort of a slight savory flavor. It's gonna be really nice." Florence adds the flavor of the bay leaves by infusing them in warm cream, which he adds to soft baked sweet potatoes before pureeing them. He discards the leaves once the cream is ready, and then adds some other aromatics to complement the flavors further."

"If you want to follow Florence's instructions further, add some orange zest and brown sugar to the sweet potatoes, too. "I love orange in this dish. A lot of people say that the flavor is in the juice. I completely disagree. I think the flavor is in the essential oils in the skin," he says. Some butter is always essential, and you want to make sure to puree the sweet potatoes until they're completely smooth. Pair with baby back ribs, roasted pork tenderloin, or stick them right on the Thanksgiving table. That sticky, marshmallow-loaded sweet potato casserole will be put to s"

Sweet potatoes peak from late August to November, making early fall ideal for roasting, baking, or frying. Whipped sweet potatoes balance sweet and savory by infusing bay leaves into warm cream and folding that cream into soft baked potatoes before pureeing. Bay leaves add a subtle savory note that offsets brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Coconut cream can substitute for dairy to make the dish vegan, or bay leaves can be added to boiling water. Orange zest and brown sugar brighten flavor, butter adds richness, and pureeing until completely smooth yields a creamy side suitable for pork or Thanksgiving tables.

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