Special Mash (Sweet Potato and Bacon)

Extra yummy mash to go with Pork dishes

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 500  g  waxy potatoes
• 500  g sweet potatoes
• 75  g smoked bacon (cooking bacon or trimmings are fine, does not need to be rashers, I use 'cooking bacon' Ã finely cho)
• 60  g red onions (finely chopped)
• 1  garlic clove (finely chopped)
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  teaspoon coarse grain mustard

Directions

1. Peel & chop the waxy & sweet potato.
2. Simmer in salted water until soft.
3. Fry the bacon, onion, garlic and oil until browned. Initially on a high heat until the water has evaporated from the bacon, then reduce the heat to gently brown the meat & onions.
4. Drain & mash the potatoes.
5. Stir in the bacon, onion & garlic (if the pieces still look too large then you may want to turn out onto a chopping board and finely chop before adding to the potatoes).
6. Stir in the tsp of wholegrain mustard.
7. Optional: stir in a tbsp of unsalted butter.
8. Alternate Direction: Chop the potatoes into 1cm cubes and fry with the onions bacon and garlic until soft - takes a while and may need a splash of water to help them along / prevent burning. Could add grated emmental or gruyere to make it extra rich.