In these quick and easy Bourbon Glazed Carrots, slices of carrots are simmered in a buttery bourbon sauce with brown sugar and garlic. The carrots cook right in the sauce and absorb all of the bourbon sauce flavor, making every bite a savory-sweet delight.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Bourbon Glazed Carrots
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Calories
Author Michelle
Ingredients
½cupbutter
2garlic clovesminced
2poundscarrotswashed, cut into equal slices, about ½-inch thick
½teaspoonsaltor to taste
½cupbourbon whiskey
⅓cupbrown sugar
Black pepper to taste
Freshly chopped herbs such as thyme or parsleyfor garnish
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter.
Add garlic and carrots to melted butter. Season with salt. Cook until carrots begin to brown around the edges, about 8-10 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, and allow pan to cool slightly. (This is important unless you want BIG flames on your stove like on Chopped from the alcohol catching fire!)
Add bourbon to carrots. Raise heat back up to medium. Cook and stir until bourbon is almost evaporated.
Add brown sugar, and stir to combine. Continue cooking while stirring, until carrots are cooked through, about 5-7 more minutes.
When carrots are close to desired doneness, raise heat to medium-high. Stir constantly until glaze is thickened.
Season with black pepper and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
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Notes
Let skillet cool on low for at least 3 minutes before adding the bourbon. Adding the bourbon while the skillet is very hot will allow the bourbon to catch fire, which is obviously not ideal in a home kitchen!
To make dairy free, use coconut oil or ghee.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer Directions: These carrots are best right after they're cooked. However, they can freeze fairly well. After cooking, allow to cool completely. Transfer to a freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. The texture may be softer upon thawing. Reheat in a skillet on the stove.