This hearty and flavorful hash is made with sweet potatoes, bacon, and pecans, all slow-cooked to perfection for a deliciously nutritious breakfast or side dish.
Drain on paper towels, crumble, cover, and refrigerate.
Drain all but 2 tablespoons of drippings from the skillet.
Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring for 5 minutes until the onion softens and the brown bits from the skillet are loosened.
Cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes and combine them with the cooked onions in a 4-quart slow cooker.
Stir to mix.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, orange juice, applesauce, melted butter, salt, and pepper.
Stir well.
Pour the mixture over the sweet potatoes and onions in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Stir in the reserved crumbled bacon and chopped pecans.
Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
If desired, top each serving of hash with a fried egg.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:Serve as a main dish for breakfast or as a flavorful side dish with grilled meats.Wine Advice:Pair with a light, crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or a glass of sparkling water for a refreshing contrast to the richness of the hash.