How to Make Chef John's Bourbon-Glazed Carrots - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and unique side dish to add to your holiday table or weeknight dinner menu? Look no further than Chef John's Bourbon-Glazed Carrots. This recipe takes ordinary carrots and transforms them into a mouthwatering, sweet and savory dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Chef John's Bourbon-Glazed Carrots are the perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors. The carrots are cooked to perfection, maintaining their natural sweetness, while the...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into equal-sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ½ cup bourbon whiskey
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, for garnish (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add carrots and salt; cook and stir in hot butter until liquid evaporates and carrots begin to brown around the edges, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in bourbon carefully. Cook and stir until bourbon is almost evaporated, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle in brown sugar; cook and stir until carrots are almost cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and cook until glaze thickens, 15 to 30 seconds. Season with ground black pepper and cayenne pepper. Transfer carrots to a serving dish and garnish with thyme leaves.
  • Nutrition

    292 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 411mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 509mg