Sweet Potato and Fennel Hash Recipe

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving drippings in the skillet.

Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir onion and fennel in hot bacon fat until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add sweet potato, place a cover on the skillet, and cook until sweet potato is tender and slightly browned, about 10 minutes.

Increase heat to medium-high. Pour whiskey into the skillet and bring to a boil while scraping browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add bacon to vegetable mixture. Add brown sugar and stir to incorporate. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until whiskey has been absorbed and liquid is caramel-colored, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.