Smoky Sweet Potato Cubes
Tender smoky sweet potato cubes cooked low and slow with butter, sage, and optional heat for an easy, flavorful side dish.
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes about 1.5 lbs, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried sage
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter cut into small cubes
Instructions
Step 1 — Preheat and Prep
- Preheat smoker or grill for indirect heat at 275°F.
- Whisk olive oil, sage, and cayenne in a small bowl.
Step 2 — Season the Potatoes
- Place sweet potatoes in a foil pan.
- Drizzle with oil mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss well.
- Dot butter evenly over the top.
Step 3 — Smoke Until Tender
- Place pan in smoker and cook for 45 minutes, maintaining steady smoke.
Step 4 — Finish Texture
- For crispy edges, move to direct heat at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, stirring.
- For soft cubes, continue smoking at 275°F until very tender.
Notes
Applewood or cherry wood gives the best mild smoke flavor.
Skip cayenne for kid-friendly sweetness.