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Glazed Carrots Recipe

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into equal-sized pieces
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup whiskey (bourbon works great)
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves (optional for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Melt Butter: In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Cook Carrots: Add carrots, season with salt, and cook until they begin to brown, about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Add Whiskey: Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in whiskey, and cook until evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add Sugar: Sprinkle in brown sugar, cook until carrots are tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Thicken Glaze: Raise heat to medium-high to thicken the glaze, about 15-30 seconds.
  6. Season and Serve: Season with cayenne and black pepper, garnish with thyme leaves.