Citrus Spice Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Citrus Spice Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes are sweet potatoes deliciously intensified by roasting them in a glaze made from citrus spice balsamic vinegar.

My love of balsamic vinegar is well documented both in my declarations and by how frequently I use it in my cooking.

At last count I have 16 bottles in my cabinet. My latest acquisition was a bottle of Citrus Spice Balsamic Vinegar.

I was attending a holiday media event for We Olive and Wine Bar in Salt Lake City earlier this month when they sampled this newest item in their family of balsamic vinegars. The best way to describe the flavor of this vinegar is if traditional balsamic vinegar and Christmas had a love child.

After the briefest of moments, or quoting from my favorite holiday movie, the “flashiest of flashes” on my lips, I knew I was bringing a bottle home with me. (Bonus points if you can name the movie).

And so it did, along with 3 of my colleagues/friends.

We each started talking about how we’d used the vinegar. Before we knew it, we had theorized an entire meal, from cocktails to dessert.

Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

The citrus spice balsamic vinegar definitely tasted like the holidays. Instantly I knew it would be WONDERFUL with sweet potatoes. I never wavered on what to make, just how.

Every way once could think to prepare a sweet potato came to mind. But ultimately, I had to go with roasting them, which would only enhance their natural sweetness.

I’m one of those who loves potato skins, doesn’t matter the spud I love them. I did trim the ends, and, using my vegetable peeler, removed a few questionable spots. If you have strong objections to them, peel them completely and continue on.

I made a quick reduction or glaze in my cast-iron skillet and then generously coated each thickly sliced coin-cut piece. Tossed them on a lined baking sheet and tossed them in a hot oven. I flipped them half way through, but not before giving them another quick basting.

We Olive and Wine Bar in Salt Lake City, Utah did not sponsor these posts by providing compensation and/or product for their development. Each participant purchased all ingredients and created these recipes of their own accord based on pure product love. However, in the interest of full transparency, Michelle De La Cerda Nash, Christina Lakey, and Darla Bentley do have a professional relationship with We Olive and Wine Bar in Salt Lake City, Utah outside the scope of these recipes. 

A Full Menu Using Citrus Spice Balsamic Vinegar

Four friends and colleagues attending a holiday media event at We Olive and Wine Bar in Salt Lake City got talking about how they would use this newly sampled vinegar.

Hi, we’re those four friends and colleagues.

We decided to not just talk the talk but actually create our newly thought up recipe idea.

Welcome to the Citrus Spice Balsamic Vinegar Progressive Meal.

Darla Bentley of Wet Whistle Drinks created Citrus Spice Balsamic Holiday Cocktail. This  cocktail tastes like the holidays! Citrus Spice Balsamic, ginger, bourbon, and a squeeze of orange is perfect for a wintry night.

Michelle De La Cerda of The Complete Savorist created Citrus Spice Balsamic Roasted Sweet Potatoes. A sweet potato side dish deliciously intensified by roasting them in a glaze made from citrus spice balsamic vinegar.

Ned Adams of Dutch Oven Daddy made Citrus Spice Prime Rib Roast. This roast is a sure bet while hosting your holiday feast.

Christina Lakey of Food Apparel whipped up a No-Bake Cheesecake Cookie Dip Recipe with Balsamic Drizzle. This easy no-bake cheesecake cookie dip recipe will literally come together in minutes. Dress it up fancy with a sweet balsamic reduction to truly impress!

We hope you all enjoy this menu.

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