Chef John's Bourbon-Glazed Carrots

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These bourbon-glazed, butter-soaked carrots are the greatest special occasion vegetable side dish of all time. Sweet, savory, and oh-so glossy.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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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)

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
16g Fat
27g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 10g 49%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 411mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 509mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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