Yam with Bacon

  • 1 large yam, unpeeled
  • salt
  • 2 oz. bacon, diced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dry rosemary
  • cracked pepper
  1. Boil the yam in salted water for 20 to 30 minutes, until cooked but firm.  Drain.
  2. Heat a skillet and saute the bacon until crisp.  Remove to drain on paper towel.
  3. Add the shallot to the rendered bacon fat and saute 3 minutes.  Stir in the vinegar and deglze 1 minute.
  4. Heat the grill.
  5. Whisk in 1 tbsp olive oil, the rosemary and some pepper.
  6. Slice the yam and brush with olive oil.  Season with salt.  Grill 5 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with the bacon and drizzle with the vinaigrette.

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