Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Yams

This delicious Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Yams recipe is made with sweet potatoes, cornstarch, butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cayenne, and vanilla extract and takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes to prepare and serves 6 to 8 people. Pair your Slow Cooker Yams with Southern Smothered Oxtails, Traditional Southern Fried Chicken, Fried Catfish, and Turnip Greens.

To make Slow Cooker Yams, Ree Drummond suggests coating the sweet potato chunks with cornstarch, layering them in the slow cooker, and adding a mixture of brown sugar, spices, and liquids before cooking until tender.

Not only do Slow Cooker Yams shine, but Pioneer Woman’s slow cooker recipes also extend to cover delights like Pulled Pork and Chicken And Rice.

Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Yams Ingredients

• 6 to 7 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Juice of 1 orange
• A pinch of kosher salt
• Chopped walnuts, toasted, for serving
• Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

How To Make Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Yams

1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: In a bowl, toss the sweet potato chunks with the cornstarch until they are well coated.
2. Layer in Slow Cooker: Place the coated sweet potatoes in the slow cooker. Dot the top with butter.
3. Add Flavors: Sprinkle the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and cayenne over the sweet potatoes. Then, pour the vanilla extract and orange juice over them. Add 1/4 cup of water and season with a pinch of salt.
4. Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Set it to cook on low. Stir the sweet potatoes once or twice during cooking. They should become tender in about 3 hours.
5. Finish and Serve: Once the sweet potatoes are tender, toss them again to ensure they’re well coated with the cooking juices. Transfer them to a serving dish. Sprinkle toasted walnuts and fresh parsley over the top before serving.

What To Serve With Slow Cooker Yams

Serve slow cooker yams with main dishes like Southern Smothered Oxtails, Traditional Southern Fried Chicken, or Fried Catfish. Pair with greens like Turnip Greens, Collard Greens, or Southern Cabbage. For dessert, consider Peach Cobbler, Cream Cheese Pound Cake, or Sweet Potato Pie.

How To Store Slow Cooker Yams

In The Fridge:

Store slow cooker yams in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 5 days when refrigerated properly.

In The Freezer:

Freeze slow cooker yams in a sealed container or freezer bag. They can be stored for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

How To Reheat Slow Cooker Yams

To reheat, place yams in a microwave-safe dish and heat until warm, usually for 2-3 minutes. Alternatively, reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through, about 20 minutes.

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