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Glazed Sweet Potatoes


from James Villas "Southern Fried" -- we made 1/2 batch with and 1/2 batch without pecans for Thanksgiving

Ingredients
1 1/2 lb (3) sweet potatoes (or southern yams)
3 T butter
1/4 c brown sugar
1/2 c finely ground pecans
Preparation
 potatoes 
peel potatoes and put in saucepan covered with water
bring to a boil and then simmer covered for 10 minutes until tender
drain

 potatoes 
melt butter in heavy skillet
add sugar and stir til it melts
add potatoes, stir well and saute until glazed, 4-5 minutes
dredge mixture in pecans
serve warm