Scorpion Sweet Potato
Sweet, smoky and packing a spicy kick, this Scorpion Sweet Potato is a simple side dish that can steal the show. Blazing Star BBQ Scorpion Rub creates a sweet and spicy crust, while butter and hot honey finish the soft, caramelized sweet potato with even more flavor.
Sweet and Spicy Scorpion Sweet Potato
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Prep Time 5 minutes |
Cook Time 45 to 50 minutes |
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Servings 2 to 4 |
Cooking Temperature 350°F |
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Blazing Star BBQ Scorpion Rub, adjusted to your preferred heat level
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Hot honey, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the cooker. Preheat your smoker or oven to 350°F.
- Cut the sweet potato. Wash and dry the sweet potato, then carefully slice it in half lengthwise.
- Add the oil. Drizzle the cut surfaces with olive oil and spread it evenly over each half.
- Season the sweet potato. Apply Blazing Star BBQ Scorpion Rub evenly over the oiled surfaces. Adjust the amount based on your preferred heat level.
- Arrange for cooking. Place the sweet potato halves cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray.
- Cook until tender. Cook for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the cut surfaces are caramelized and the centers can be easily pierced with a fork.
- Add the butter. Remove the sweet potatoes from the heat, turn them cut-side up and place butter over each half.
- Finish with hot honey. Drizzle hot honey over the buttered sweet potatoes.
- Serve. Lightly mash the soft centers with a fork and serve warm.
Tips for the Best Scorpion Sweet Potato
- Cook the halves cut-side down for maximum caramelization.
- Start with a lighter coating of Scorpion Rub if you are sensitive to heat.
- Use parchment paper to keep the sweetened seasoning from sticking to the tray.
- Allow the sweet potatoes to rest for approximately five minutes before serving.
- Add a light sprinkle of cinnamon for another layer of warm flavor.
- Finish with flaky salt to contrast the butter and hot honey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this sweet potato in the oven?
Yes. Bake it at 350°F using the same preparation and approximate cooking time. It is ready when the center is fork tender and the cut surface is caramelized.
Can I make this recipe on a smoker?
Yes. Maintain the smoker at approximately 350°F and cook the sweet potato on a tray until tender. The smoker will add another layer of wood-fired flavor.
How spicy is Scorpion Rub?
Scorpion Rub is the hottest seasoning in the Blazing Star BBQ lineup. It combines Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper with honey and cane sugar for sweet flavor followed by noticeable heat.
Can I leave off the hot honey?
Yes. The hot honey adds sweetness and additional heat, but the sweet potato can be finished with regular honey, maple syrup or only butter.
How do I know when the sweet potato is done?
The center should be soft and easily pierced with a fork. The cut surface should be caramelized without being burned.
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