If you haven't tried to grill your sweet potatoes before then you are in for a treat. The grill caramelizes the sugars in the potatoes to form nice crusty grill marks over a soft interior.
Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp. +
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 4 med. sweet potatoes
¼ tsp. pepper
Directions
- Preheat grill to medium.
- In a small bowl, mix together garlic, rosemary, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Set aside.
- Cut off a thin slice of each potato lengthwise to create a even base for potato to rest on. Slice off ends of each potato. Rest potato lengthwise between two chopsticks or wooden spoons to act as a stop for the knife and carefully cut vertical slits in each potato about every ⅛th inch.
- Brush potatoes with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with pepper to taste. Place potatoes on grill, cover, and cook until almost tender (15-20 minutes).
- Spread garlic and rosemary mixture over top of potatoes, cover, and continue to cook until soft in the center and crisp around the edges (15-20 minutes).
Chef's Practical Notes
Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.