Description
A recipe for tender carrots coated in a sweet and savory glaze featuring whiskey and brown sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons whiskey
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Place the sliced carrots in a medium saucepan and cover them with water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the carrots are tender-crisp.
- Drain the carrots well and set them aside.
- In the same saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves, about 1 minute.
- Carefully pour in the whiskey and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Let it cook for 2 minutes until the glaze slightly thickens.
- Return the drained carrots to the saucepan. Toss gently to coat them evenly with the whiskey glaze.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the carrots are fully coated and heated through.
- Remove from heat, season with black pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, use a bourbon or rye whiskey.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, simmer the liquid longer before adding the carrots.
- You can roast the carrots instead of boiling; toss them with oil and roast at 400°F for 20 minutes before glazing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg