‘Ol No. 7 Yams

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‘Ol No. 7 Yams ‘Ol No. 7 Yams

54321 Based on 11 Reviews

Jack Daniels adds a lovely subtle flavor, but don’t worry, the alcohol burns off during cooking.

Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 min
Difficulty: Easy

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1   long strip orange peel
1/3 cup No 7 Jack Daniels Bourbon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1   3 to 4 inch cinnamon stick
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar
3 cups water
4   large sweet potatoes

Directions

Wash and dry sweet potatoes and bake at 400 degrees for one hour, until potatoes are soft to the touch.  Remove from the oven and let cool slightly then remove skin from potatoes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.  While the potatoes are baking, combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until sauce is slightly thickened.  Slice the potatoes 1/2-inch thick into a medium casserole dish.  Pour syrup over them and return to the oven and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

Tip:  To make this dish faster, bake potatoes the night before, leave skin on and throw in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

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Reader Comments:

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Not good made this for thanksgiving I had to throw them out!

By Anonymous on November 25, 2011

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The Ol no.7 yams are simply the best! This recipe is by far my favorite for yams. The yams are moist and sweet, they melt in your mouth. Ahhhh yum yum!

By catherine on November 23, 2011

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Jack Daniels is NOT Bourbon. Come on Paula, you should know that!!!

By John on November 21, 2011

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on your yams ingredients mwhat is jack daniels bourbon no7

By sarita davis on February 07, 2011

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Fantastic, best sweet potatoes ever !! I made this recipe for Thanksgiving last year and got rave reviews from everyone ! Of course,I am making them again this year !! Thanks Paula!

By Anonymous on November 24, 2010

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Made these for my parents and my dad said they tasted like ones his mom use to make!Very yummy!

By Anonymous on November 24, 2010

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I'm not sure if this is the same recipe that Paula makes at "The Lady and Sons" or not. I made these and they were a hit. They didn't taste as good as the ones at the restaurant, but they were still good.

By stellanet on May 21, 2010

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I made these for Thanksgiving and I thought they were to die for delicious. My only complaint was the sauce was too thin. Next time I try these I will either boil down the sauce or add more sugar so that it will get thick.

By Anonymous on May 17, 2010

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Here's a tip, after baking for the final 30 minutes, cover the top of the yams with mini marshmallows, and return to the oven until the marshmallows are toasted! MMMMMM gooey goodness! (some in my family like pecans added in....just before pouring the sauce over the yams, stir chopped becans into the sauce, coating the pecans well)

By Anonymous on November 18, 2009

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My name is Scott Hass and I love Paula's recipe for these yams. Its always requested at My Thankgiving Table and there is never any left!

By Anonymous on November 17, 2009

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Tried this recipe last Thanksgiving and even my son who doesn't like sweet potatoes loved it. Had three guests ask for the recipe.

By RockiB on October 26, 2008

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