Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges with Brine

Name: Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges with Brine
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1-2 tbsp bbq rub (savory, such as Blues Hog or a garlic/paprika blend); brine:**; 1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup; 2 tbsp oil (high-heat, avocado, vegetable, or canola); 2 tbsp salt (kosher, or 1.5 tbsp table salt); 2-3 sweet potato (large, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch wedges); 4 cups water (warm); wedges & seasoning:**

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📊 easy ⏱️ Prep Time: 1h 🔥 Cook Time: 20m

🥘 Ingredients

baking soda
1/2 tsp
bbq rub (savory, such as Blues Hog or a garlic/paprika blend)
1-2 tbsp
brine:**
brown sugar or maple syrup
1 tbsp
oil (high-heat, avocado, vegetable, or canola)
2 tbsp
salt (kosher, or 1.5 tbsp table salt)
2 tbsp
sweet potato (large, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch wedges)
2-3
water (warm)
4 cups
wedges & seasoning:**

🍳 Cookware

bowl

1

Gather brown sugar or maple syrup , wedges & seasoning:** , brine:** .

brown sugar or maple syrup: 1 tbsp, wedges & seasoning:**, brine:**
2

Whisk water , salt , brown sugar, and baking soda in a large bowl until dissolved. Submerge cut sweet potato wedges and soak for ⏱️ 20-30 minutes .

water: 4 cups (warm), salt: 2 tbsp (kosher, or 1.5 tbsp table salt), baking soda: 1/2 tsp, sweet potato: 2-3 (large, unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch wedges)
3

Drain the wedges and dry them completely using paper towels.
4

Place dried wedges in a bowl, toss with oil , and coat evenly with your chosen bbq rub .

oil: 2 tbsp (high-heat, avocado, vegetable, or canola), bbq rub: 1-2 tbsp (savory, such as Blues Hog or a garlic/paprika blend)
5

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F–400°F).
6

Place wedges on grates, close the lid, and grill for ⏱️ 12-16 minutes total, turning halfway through, until deep grill marks form and the centers are tender when pierced with a fork. (Move to indirect heat if the rub caramelizes too fast).