HAM AND SWEET POTATO SKILLET

HAM AND SWEET POTATO SKILLET
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2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 1/4 lbs)
3C water
1T salt
1 fully cooked ham steak (about 1 lb)
1/4 C pure maple syrup
2T butter
1/2 C coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

1.  Peel sweet potatoes; cut into 3/4" pieces.  Combine water and salt in stockpot over medium heat.  Add sweet potatoes.  Simmer until almost tender, 8-10 minutes; drain well.
2.  Meanwhile, cut ham into 3/4" chunks; discard bone and fat.  Set aside.
3.  Combine syrup and butter in large skillet.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 minutes. Add ham and sweet potatoes; simmer, stirring occasionally, until ham is hot and sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.  Sprinkle with pecans and serve.
Makes 4 servings