Sweet potatoes mitigate this braise's spicy heat, brought on by the combination of a pickled jalapeño's sour spiciness and the more complex heat of ancho chile powder.
The seasonings were great- definitely use mild jalapenos. There is a sweetness to the cinnamon that makes the peppers more mild. I have served this to kids who have loved it and at several potlucks-- over 8 in fact and all in attendance loved it. I would only add a few more sweet potatoes to the dish. It is even better as leftovers.
I followed the recipe exactly but we did not like the blend of seasonings. The mixture of cinnamon with chili was odd. Reheating the leftovers did not improve the flavors. Not the best recipe.
