6 med. sweet potatoes or yams
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt

Place whole unpeeled potatoes into a large pot of boiling salted water. Cover and heat to boiling. Cook 30-35 minutes, or until tender. Drain and slip off skins. Cut into 1/2 inch slices. In small saucepan over medium heat melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Heat until sugar is dissolved. Place potatoes into baking dish and cover with the sugar syrup. Bake at 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and serve.