C. T. Suddeth

Lumbee Sweet Potato Pie

The Lumbee Tribe settled in southeastern North Carolina. Sweet potatoes have become their national food, perhaps because of the swampy area they lived in. A full recipe for Lumbee Sweet Potato Pie can be found at https://www.facebook.com/523345727767100/posts/thank-you-to-ms-ellen-bullard-for-sharing-her-favorite-sweet-potato-recipe-with-/3247954915306154/ 6-8 Sweet Potatoes, 2 TSP Nutmeg, TSP cinnamon, 1 TSP Allspice, 2 TSP Vanilla, 1 ½ cups Evaporated milk, 1½ cups sugar, 5 large eggs, 1½ sticks butter, 1 sprinkle salt, 4 regular pie shells or 3 Deep Dish Pie Shells, ½ cup brown sugar